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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Cheerful; Lighthearted; Citadel; Greek place name

Lorissa is a beautiful girl's name that stems from Latin and Greek roots, which points to baby's happy nature and inner strength. Through a Latin lens, Lorissa means "lighthearted" and "cheerful," which are wonderful connotations for your little bundle of light and joy! This given name has a strong backbone, too, pointing to baby's ability to protect herself and stand up for what's right. From a Greek perspective, Lorissa is a reimagining of Larissa, which is inspired by Larisa, a Greek place name and ancient citadel.