Carissa (name)
| Carissa | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Greek |
| Meaning | dear, beloved, cherished and perfection |
| Region of origin | Greece |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Cara, Carys, Carina, Cheryl |
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Carissa (Greek: Καρισσα, also transliterated as Charissa or Karissa) is a feminine given name of Greek origin meaning "very dear" or "beloved". Charissa is also known for being close to perfection. [1] Related names in other languages include Cara (Irish, Italian), Carys (Welsh), Cherie (French and English), and Cheryl (English).
Carissa is the name of a botanical genus of warm-weather plants.
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