The baby name Clarysa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kluh-RIS-uh (IPA: /kləˈrɪsə/).
Clarysa is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Clarysa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kluh-RIS-uh (IPA: /kləˈrɪsə/).
Clarysa is Latin in Origin.
Clarysa is a modern, stylistic respelling of Clarissa/Clarisa, ultimately rooted in the Latin clarus, meaning “clear, bright, illustrious.” Via the Latin feminine Clara and medieval forms like Clarice and Clarissa, the name carried connotations of radiance and renown. The y in Clarysa lends a contemporary twist while preserving the classic meaning.
Across Europe, related forms spread with the veneration of Saint Clare of Assisi, whose followers are called Clarisses in French; in the 18th century, Samuel Richardson’s novel Clarissa further boosted English usage. International variants include Clarissa (English, Italian, Portuguese), Clarisa (Spanish), Clarisse (French), Clarice (medieval French/English), and Klarysa/Klarisa (Slavic). Close modern spellings are Claryssa and Clarisa, while diminutives such as Clary and Risa are common. As a given name, Clarysa blends medieval luminosity with a sleek, contemporary profile, conveying clarity, brilliance, and quiet distinction.
Clarysa is vanishingly rare. We count just 10 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Clarysa is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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