Lorissa

English, German, and Portuguese variation of Larisa, Greek and Russian

"citadel"

Lorissa Origin and Meaning

The name Lorissa is a girl's name.

Lorissa is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Larissa or a combination of traditional names like Lora and Melissa. Larissa traces back to an ancient Greek city and mythology, potentially meaning 'citadel' or referring to a nymph in Greek legends. The spelling with 'o' instead of 'a' gives the name a softer, more melodic quality. Lorissa features flowing 's' sounds and a romantic Italian-esque ending that creates a lyrical, feminine impression. While never extremely common, the name saw some usage in the United States during the 1970s-1990s. Lorissa strikes a balance between familiarity and uniqueness, offering a more distinctive alternative to common 'Lor-' names like Lori or Laura while maintaining an intuitive pronunciation.