Karissa \k(a)-rissa, kar(is)-sa\ as a girl's name is pronounced ka-RISS-ah. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Karissa is "very dear". See also Carissa.

Karissa has 5 variant forms: Karess, Karessa, Karisa, Karysa and Karyssa.

For more information, see also the related name Charis.

Baby names that sound like Karissa are Kharissa, Karisse, Korissa and Krissa.