The baby name Klarisah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced klah-REE-sah (IPA: /klɑːˈriːsə/).
The baby name Klarisah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced klah-REE-sah (IPA: /klɑːˈriːsə/).
Klarisah is English, Latin, Spanish in Origin.
Klarisah is a modern, cross-linguistic spin on the Clarissa family of names, ultimately from Latin clarus, meaning bright, clear, renowned. The initial K mirrors spelling conventions in Central and Eastern European languages (as in Klara/Klarisa) and is also seen in Indonesian adaptations of European names; the terminal -h echoes Southeast Asian and Arabic-influenced orthographic styles. As such, Klarisah reads familiar yet distinctive across cultures.
The broader Clarissa lineage gained currency in medieval Europe through devotion to Saint Clare of Assisi and the Poor Clares, then enjoyed renewed English-language visibility via Samuel Richardson’s 1748 novel Clarissa and periodic revivals in the 19th and 20th centuries. Related forms include Clarissa, Clarisa, Klarissa, Klarisa, Clarice, Clarisse, and Clarita; cognates and roots appear in Claire, Clara, Klara, and Chiara. Possible nicknames are Risa and Isa. The name carries luminous connotations of clarity, brilliance, and fame.
Klarisah is extremely rare. There are only 1 recorded use on record, spread over 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
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