Clarissa

Clarissa is a girl’s name of English, Italian, Latin and Spanish origin. Meaning in English: A variant of the Latin Clara, meaning bright or clear. also a variant of Claire or Clarice. Bright; shining and gentle; famous. Meaning in Italian and Spanish: Clear. Meaning in Latin: The Latinized form of the English Clarice, meaning famous. Clarissa is a variant of Clarice. Famous bearer: Samuel Richardson’s 18th century novel ‘Clarissa Harlowe’. The name has 8 letters.