Darissa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Darissa

What is the meaning of the name Darissa ?

The baby name Darissa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dəˈrɪsə/ (duh-RIS-uh).

Darissa is English in Origin.

Darissa is a modern feminine given name, most plausibly an elaboration of Daria or Dara formed with the -issa ending familiar from Clarissa, Larissa, and Marissa. Through Daria it ultimately connects to Old Persian Dārayavahuš (Darius), “to hold, to possess (good),” while in Slavic contexts the root dar means “gift,” a nuance also present in related names like Darina. As a blended coinage rather than a classical form, Darissa is often interpreted as “gifted” or “keeper of good.”

Use in English-speaking countries has been sporadic since the late twentieth century, and the name remains rare in official tallies, lending it a distinctive, contemporary feel. Variant spellings and near-forms include Daryssa, Derissa, Darisa, and Darice; related names are Daria, Dara, Clarissa, and Larissa. Common nicknames are Dari, Rissa, Ari, and Isa.