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Larisa

OriginGreek
Meaning"citadel"
US Rank#7705

2025 SSA

About Larisa

This version of the name of a Greek nymph, based on the ancient city of Larisa, is widely used in Russia thanks to a martyr saint venerated by the Eastern Church.

Pronounced luh-REE-suh.

As of October 2026, Larisa ranked #7705 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1046 in 1968.

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