Name Larisa Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Larisa

Larisa is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Larisa?

Larisa is of Greek origin and a name of a town in Thessaly.

What does the name Larisa mean?

Larisa means “citadel” (from the name of the town), “delicious”, “lovely” and “pleasant” (from ancient Greek “larós/λαρός”) and “seamew” or “gull” (from ancient Greek “láros/λᾰ́ρος”). Larisa can also mean “larch” (from ancient Greek “lárix/λάριξ”).

Pronunciation of Larisa

Variants of the name Larisa