Comments for the name Larisa

Larisa possibly means "seagul" (Greek "laris").

Make it funky and spell it LaRisa - I dislike the name.

Larisa may also come from the Greek word for Seagull - ãëÜñïó.

Larissa Fyoforovna (subsequently Antipova) was a leading character in Boris Pasternak's novel, Doctor Zhivago. She was called Lara as a diminutive.

I especially like pronouncing it LURE-ee-seh.

I like Larisa, mostly because it's not as widely used as Melissa and Marisa, which are rather tired now.

One version of the origin is that Larisa derived from Latin word "larus" (seagull).

I associate the name with the Russian word "krysa" (rat). Sounds great; krysa-Larisa!

Also a feminine name in Slovenia.

It isn't a Slovene name, it's only used by parents who want to be fancy. However, poor children. It sounds too decorated!

You`ve obviously been corrupted by your emotions too much to realize that this is a quite common name in Russian-speaking areas, and though they speak Slovene there, there does seem to be a Russian influence. So do your research before making such an attack.

I believe Larisa comes from the ancient Greek word "Larissa," which means "stronghold."

I guess the impression one has of a name is strongly affected by the person you know who has that name. I only know one Larisa, and she is wonderful, so I think the name sounds great!

LaRisa makes me think of Americans trying to pick a classy, French name and failing miserably. I'd expect her sisters to be Chardonnay and Heaven Leigh. So please people, keep it Larisa.

A famous bearer of the name is Larisa Oleynik, star of the show "The Secret World of Alex Mack" and the film "10 Things I Hate About You".

I don't like -isa/-issa names in general, and like Karissa, Clarissa, Marissa, they are way to over the top girly.

This name will always make me think of Larissa "Lara" Fyodrovna Antipova in Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak. Lovely name!

A good name, nice history and not all that girly, just keep it spelled right. :)

Larisa is a Russian name given to me, meaning laughter. The short form I use is Rissa, it means laugh.

Just to clarify, the information given by Rissarockz222 is 100% incorrect.

Also used in Croatia. [noted -ed]

Possibly originated from Latin larus for gull or in Russian: Чайка.

Oh what a beautiful name! Lara, Larissa, Larisa, it's all wonderful! Another child of mine will be named this. Lara, Lara, you fantastically named person, how delightful you are!