What origin is the name Tarissa?

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

What are good brother names for Tarissa?

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

Is it Tarissa or Tarisa?

Both spellings are used. Tarissa means "A variant of the Greek name Tarissa, meaning "one who is exalted.""; Tarisa is listed with the meaning "A modern variant spelling of Teresa, which is of Greek origin and means "to harvest."". 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.

Tarissa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Tarissa

Tarissa

Girl

Greek

3 syllables

Tarissa is a Greek girl's name meaning "A variant of the Greek name Tarissa, meaning "one who is exalted."".

Tarissa is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "A variant of the Greek name Tarissa, meaning "one who is exalted."". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Tarissa mean?

A variant of the Greek name Tarissa, meaning "one who is exalted."

How popular is Tarissa?

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What does Tarissa mean?

Tarissa is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "A variant of the Greek name Tarissa, meaning "one who is exalted."".

How popular is Tarissa?

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Brother names that go with Tarissa

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

How to say Tarissa

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Tarissa.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Other spellings of Tarissa

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Tarisa — "A modern variant spelling of Teresa, which is of Greek origin and means "to harvest."" (Greek)

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Tarissa at a glance

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

7-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Tarissa?

Tarissa means "A variant of the Greek name Tarissa, meaning "one who is exalted."" — 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)
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)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
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)