Gender:
Origin:
Greek,
Latin
11 famous people named Carissa found on Wikipedia.
27993 female, 12 male in US.
Most recent ranking:
1986-th in year 2018
Best ranking:
239-th in year 1992
Used in: English
Carissa (Greek: Καρισσα, also transliterated as Charissa or Karissa) is a feminine given name of Greek origin derived from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace." Also it can also be translated as "beloved." Coined by English poet Edmund Spenser in his epic poem "The Faerie Queene" (1590). Related names in other languages include Cara (Irish, Italian), Carys (Welsh), Cherie (French and English), and Cheryl (English).
Carissa is the name of a botanical genus of warm-weather plants.
Means: beloved, dear; Italian elaboration of Cara; simplified spelling of Charissa.
| Popularity | Name | Birth Year | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jill Carissa | 1983 | |
| 2 | Carissa Moore | 1992 | American surfer |
| 3 | Carissa Putri | 1984 | Indonesian actor and model |
| 4 | Carissa Capobianco | 1988 | Actress |
| 5 | Carissa F. Etienne | Caribbean physician | |
| 6 | Carissa Phelps | 1976 | Author, attorney, advocate |
| 7 | Carissa Gump | 1983 | Olympic weightlifter |
| 8 | Carissa Christensen | 1996 | American association football player |
| 9 | Niccolo Cahissa | 1730 | Italian painter |
| 10 | Carissa Turner | 1989 | Badminton player |
| 11 | Carissa Wilkes | 1986 | Cyclist |