Meaning of the name Larisa

The name Larisa is usually given to a Girl. And we are pleased to let you know that we found the meaning of your name, The Smile. The origin of the name lies in Spanish. Larisa is pronounced as /lɐ.ˈrʲi.sə/(Russian) /ɫɐ.rʲɪ.ˈsɐ/(Lithuanian)  

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Summary

Meaning
The Smile
Origin
Spanish
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
/lɐ.ˈrʲi.sə/(Russian) /ɫɐ.rʲɪ.ˈsɐ/(Lithuanian)  

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Meaning, origin and history of the name Larisa - Behind the Name
https://www.behindthename.com/name/larisa
Meaning
Possibly derived from the name of the ancient city of Larisa In Thessaly, which meant "citadel". In Greek legends, the nymph Larisa was either a daughter or mother of Pelasgus, the ancestor of the mythical Pelasgians. This name was later borne by a 4th-century Greek martyr who is venerated as a saint In the Eastern Church. The name (of the city, nymph and saint) is commonly Latinized as Larissa, with a double s. As a Ukrainian name, it is more commonly transcribed Larysa.
Origin
Russian, Ukrainian, Romanian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Slovene, Greek Mythology
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
/lɐ.ˈrʲi.sə/(Russian) /ɫɐ.rʲɪ.ˈsɐ/(Lithuanian)  
Larisa: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames.com
http://www.babynames.com/name/larisa
Meaning
The Smile
Origin
Spanish
Gender
Boy, Girl
Larisa - Name Meaning, What does Larisa mean?
http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Larisa
Meaning
cheerful
Origin
Latin
Gender
Girl
Larisa Name Meaning, Origin And Religion | MomJunction
https://www.momjunction.com/baby-names/larisa/
Meaning
A citadel, bastion or fortification
Origin
Greek Mythology,Russian
Gender
Girl