What origin is the name Erissa?

Erissa comes from Greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Erissa?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Erissa — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Is it Erissa or Erisa?

Both spellings are used. Erissa means "Means rainbow; a modern variation of the Greek name Iris."; Erisa is listed with the meaning "Blessing or gift". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Erissa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Erissa

Erissa

Girl

Greek

3 syllables

Erissa is a Greek girl's name meaning "Means rainbow; a modern variation of the Greek name Iris".

Erissa is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "Means rainbow; a modern variation of the Greek name Iris". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Erissa mean?

Means rainbow; a modern variation of the Greek name Iris.

How popular is Erissa?

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Quick answers about Erissa

What does Erissa mean?

Erissa is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Means rainbow; a modern variation of the Greek name Iris.".

How popular is Erissa?

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Brother names that go with Erissa

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

How to say Erissa

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Erissa.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Other spellings of Erissa

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Erisa — "Blessing or gift" (Japanese)

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Erissa at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 3
Starts with: E
Ends with: -sa
Vowels: 3 of 6 letters

6-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Erissa?

Erissa means "Means rainbow; a modern variation of the Greek name Iris." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)