Origin:
English
Italian
Latin
Spanish
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Variant of Clarice: A variant of the Latin Clara, meaning bright or clear. also a variant of Claire or Clarice. Bright; shining and gentle; famous.
Soul Urge:People with the name Clarissa have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.
Expression:People with the name Clarissa tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.