US Popularity Rank: 23844

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Beautiful, lovely; Fortress, citadel

Laryssa is a feminine name sure to spark delight in all who encounter it. Related to Larissa, Laryssa is often defined as "beautiful" or "lovely" from the Greek laros. By extension, Laryssa is also rooted in the ancient city of Larissa, thought to be the birthplace of the legendary Achilles. In this context, Larissa may also mean "fortress" or "citadel" from the ancient Pelasgian word Lárīsa.