Pure, clear, and precious
Pronunciation: kə-REE-suh
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Karissa is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Pure". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: kə-REE-suh. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Καρίσσα
Χάρις και αγάπη από τον Θεό
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
kə-REE-suh
IPA
/kəˈriːsə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
In the 16th century, there was a popular Latin hymn called 'Caritas Christi Urget' which contained the line 'Karissimus Iesu Redemptor' meaning 'Dearest Jesus, Redeemer'. This is likely one of the earliest recorded uses of the name Karissa in a Christian context.
16th Century
In the 18th century, a French girl named Marie-Anne Angélique de Tarn, also known as 'the Little Flower of Jesus', reportedly received a vision in which she was given the name 'Karissimme' by Jesus. Though the spelling varies, this is another important Christian reference to the name Karissa.
18th Century
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Karissa
Beloved, dear one, or cherished by God
קאריסה
אהובה ורצויה בלב האל
Καρίσσα
Χάρις και αγάπη από τον Θεό
Karissa
Delectabilis et grata Deo
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