What origin is the name Rissa?

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

What are good brother names for Rissa?

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

Both spellings are used. Rissa means "A modern diminutive of Clarissa, which is of Greek origin and means bright or clear."; Risa is listed with the meaning "Laughter.". 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.

Rissa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rissa

Rissa

Girl

Greek

2 syllables

Rissa is a Greek girl's name meaning "A modern diminutive of Clarissa, which is of Greek origin and means bright or clear".

Rissa is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "A modern diminutive of Clarissa, which is of Greek origin and means bright or clear". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Rissa mean?

A modern diminutive of Clarissa, which is of Greek origin and means bright or clear.

How popular is Rissa?

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What does Rissa mean?

Rissa is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "A modern diminutive of Clarissa, which is of Greek origin and means bright or clear.".

How popular is Rissa?

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Brother names that go with Rissa

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Rissa.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Other spellings of Rissa

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Risa — "Laughter." (Spanish)

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Rissa at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: R
Ends with: -sa
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

5-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Rissa?

Rissa means "A modern diminutive of Clarissa, which is of Greek origin and means bright or clear." — 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)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
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)
Christopher — "Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher is a patron saint of travellers." (Greek)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)
Andrew — "Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, from aner 'man', so 'manly' or 'brave'. Andrew is one of the twelve apostles." (Greek)