Variant of Carissa (grace; beloved)
Name Profile
Carissa
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Carissa.
Primary meaning
Grace; beloved (English)
Pronunciation: kah-RIS-ah
Profile summary
From Greek 'charis' meaning 'grace' or Latin 'carus' meaning 'beloved.' Also a genus of flowering shrubs (Carissa). Popular in America since the 1970s. The current meaning shown for this name is Grace; beloved (English). The catalog pronunciation is listed as kah-RIS-ah. It is listed alongside the related form Charissa. Carissa appears in unisex naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
Why this name stands out
Etymology note
Carissa is currently cataloged under English (greek/latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Grace; beloved (English).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (greek/latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Carissa is grouped as a vintage unisex name. Related form for this profile: Charissa. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
Variants & Explore Collections
Sponsored
Usability Check: Always test how "Carissa" sounds with your surname. Say it aloud ten times at normal conversation speed to check for any "clipped" sounds or unintended puns.