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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Cheerful; Lighthearted

Lerissa is a feminine name of Latin origin that can represent baby’s beautiful spirit and bright personality. As a variant of Larissa, it comes from the Ancient Greek Λάρισα and was prevalent in Greek mythology as a daughter of Pelasgus who was a nymph. Lerissa boasts the lovely meaning of “cheerful” or “lighthearted,” reminding baby to always look on the bright side of life.