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Girl's nameOrigin: Greek, Pre-GreekMultiple origin hypothesesName day: 5 September

Larisa

Larisa is a feminine name of classical antiquity, linked to the historic city in Thessaly and Greek mythology. Traditionally translated as 'fortress' or 'citadel', it carries a sense of inner strength and grace. It feels refined and elegant, enjoying smooth recognition across cultures.

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International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Larisa
Czech:
Larisa
Hungarian:
Polish:
Ukrainian:
German:
Spanish:
Larisa
French:
Italian:
Larisa
Portuguese:
Larisa
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A name derived from an ancient city, traditionally interpreted as 'citadel' or 'fortress'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Larisa pochádza z gréckeho mena Lárisa (Λάρισα), ktoré súvisí s rovnomennými starovekými miestami, najmä s mestom v Tesálii. Samotné toponymum sa pokladá za predgrécke, tradične označované ako pelazgické, a býva vykladané vo význame „pevnosť“ alebo „citadela“. Presný jazykový pôvod a pôvodný význam však nie sú spoľahlivo doložené. Meno sa v kresťanskom prostredí spája aj so svätou Larisou, gótskou mučenicou zo 4. storočia.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Larisa vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

LARISA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

17 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
5 September
Slovak Extended Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Larisa
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Larisy
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Larise
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Larisu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Larisa!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Larise
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Larisou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
LariLarkaLarinkaLariskaLariškaLara
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Larisa
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Larisa! Lari! Larka!

Notable figures named Larisa

17

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Larisa Semionovna Latyninová
SU
born 1934Notable Figure

Soviet-Russian artistic gymnast and ballet dancer (born 1934)

Larisa Lazutinová
RU
born 1965Notable Figure

cross-country skier

Larisa Dolina
SU
born 1955Notable Figure

Russian singer and actor

Larisa Ivanovna Golubkina
SU
1940 – 2025Historical Figure

Soviet and Russian actress (1940–2025)

Larisa Korobejnikovová
RU
born 1987Notable Figure

Russian fencer

Larisa Petrik
SU
born 1949Notable Figure

gymnast

Larisa Michajlovna Rejsněrová
SU
1895 – 1926Historical Figure

Russian writer, editor (1895–1926)

Larisa Kurkina
RU
born 1973Notable Figure

cross-country skier

Test how Larisa sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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Full name:

Larisa Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:L.S.without dots:LS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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