What origin is the name Raiisa?

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

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Names from the same slavic tradition pair naturally with Raiisa — for example Ivan, Milan, Luka. You can browse more on our slavic names page.

Raiisa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Raiisa

Raiisa

Girl

Slavic

2 syllables

Raiisa (Раїса) is a Slavic girl's name meaning "Rooted in Slavic terms meaning leader or first. Often given to a firstborn daughter as a name implying prominence and strength.".

With Slavic roots, Raiisa is a girl name that means "Rooted in Slavic terms meaning leader or first. Often given to a firstborn daughter as a name implying prominence and strength.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: Раїса
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Rooted in Slavic terms meaning leader or first. Often given to a firstborn daughter as a name implying prominence and strength.

Popularity

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Written as Раїса

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What does Raiisa mean?

Raiisa is a girl name of Slavic origin meaning "Rooted in Slavic terms meaning leader or first. Often given to a firstborn daughter as a name implying prominence and strength.".

How popular is Raiisa?

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Brother names that go with Raiisa

Ivan Milan Luka Nikolai Vladimir Aleksander

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Raiisa.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Names with a similar meaning to Raiisa

Raiisa means "Rooted in Slavic terms meaning leader or first. Often given to a firstborn daughter as a name implying prominence and strength." — these names share that spirit.

Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Jack — "Jack is a medieval English nickname for John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is now often given on its own." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
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)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)