Clarissa

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Clarissa is a female given name. It is pronounced [ kluh-ris-uh ].[1] It comes from the German name Clarice. Clarice, in turn, comes from the Latin word Clarus, which means "bright, clear or famous".[2] Clarissa also has a Greek origin, meaning "brilliant".This name was ranked #946 on the US Popular Names in 2021.[3]

People with the name include Clara Barton, who was born Clarissa Harlowe Barton. A fictional teenage character named Clarissa was played by Melissa Joan Hart in Clarissa Explains It All during the early to mid 1990s.

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  1. "Definition of Clarissa | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  2. "Clarissa name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  3. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-16.