Larissa \l(a)-rissa, lar(is)-sa\ as a girl's name is pronounced la-RISS-ah. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Larissa is "cheerful, lighthearted". Variant of Lara; from the same root as Hilary. Popular in Russia.

Larissa has 7 variant forms: Lari, Larisa, Laryssa, Lerissa, Lissa, Lorissa and Lyssa.

Baby names that sound like Larissa are Lauricia, Loris, Lyricia and Lyris.