Origin:
Greek
Latin
Russian
Spanish
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Variant of Lara: protection.
Soul Urge:People with the name Larissa have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.
Expression:People with the name Larissa are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.