Karisse as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Karisse

What is the meaning of the name Karisse ?

The baby name Karisse is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈrɪs/ or /kəˈriːs/ (kuh-RISS or kuh-REESE).

Karisse is Greek in Origin.

Karisse is a modern feminine given name combining streams from several traditions. Most etymologists read it as a K-initial variant of Charisse/Clarisse or a blend with Karis/Carissa. That links the name to Greek charis, “grace, favor,” and to Latin carus, “dear, beloved”; some also associate it with Welsh Carys, from caru, “to love.” The -isse ending echoes French forms, lending a sleek, continental feel.

Use is rare but traceable in English-speaking countries from the late 20th century onward, fitting the era’s taste for elaborated -issa/-isse names and distinctive spellings. Pronunciations vary by family - often kuh-REES or kuh-RISS - adding to its tailored character. Related forms and near-variants include Karis, Karissa, Carissa, Carisse, Karys, Charisse, Clarisse, and Carys; nicknames range from Kari to Risse. Overall meaning clusters around “grace” and “beloved/love,” giving Karisse a warm, elegant aura.

⚙ Karisse is exceptionally rare. Across 6 countries, we found just 8 recorded uses of it.