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Clarisse

French, Italianfeminine2 syllables

The story behind Clarisse

Borrowed from French Clarisse, from Italian Clarissa, from Medieval Latin Clarissa (“Poor Clare”); see there for more. Doublet of Clarissa and Clarice.

Other language forms and explanations (1)
  • French entry

    Borrowed from Italian Clarissa, from Medieval Latin Clarissa (“Poor Clare”); see there for more.

Pronunciation

General-American: /kləˈriːs/

Regional pronunciation variants
  • General-American: /kleɪˈriːs/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /klaˈriːs/
  • French: /kla.ʁis/

Popularity

Clarisse ranked #5759 in US for 2025.

Source: SSA national baby names

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