What origin is the name Jarissa?

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

What are good brother names for Jarissa?

Names from the same latin tradition pair naturally with Jarissa — for example Oliver, Julian, Adrian. You can browse more on our latin names page.

Is it Jarissa or Jarisa?

Both spellings are used. Jarissa means "A variant of the name Marissa, a Latin name meaning 'of the sea'."; Jarisa is listed with the meaning "A variant of Jaris, which is derived from the name Jared, meaning 'descent'.". 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.

Jarissa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jarissa

Jarissa

Girl

Latin

3 syllables

Jarissa is a Latin girl's name meaning "A variant of the name Marissa, a Latin name meaning 'of the sea'".

Jarissa is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "A variant of the name Marissa, a Latin name meaning 'of the sea'". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Jarissa mean?

A variant of the name Marissa, a Latin name meaning 'of the sea'.

How popular is Jarissa?

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What does Jarissa mean?

Jarissa is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "A variant of the name Marissa, a Latin name meaning 'of the sea'.".

How popular is Jarissa?

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Brother names that go with Jarissa

Oliver Julian Adrian Leo Dominic Roman

How to say Jarissa

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Jarissa.

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Other spellings of Jarissa

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Jarisa — "A variant of Jaris, which is derived from the name Jared, meaning 'descent'." (Unknown origin)

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Jarissa at a glance

Letters: 7
Syllables: 3
Starts with: J
Ends with: -sa
Vowels: 3 of 7 letters

7-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Jarissa?

Jarissa means "A variant of the name Marissa, a Latin name meaning 'of the sea'." — these names share that spirit.

Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)