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Rissah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Rissah

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The baby name Rissah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɪsə/ (RISS-uh).

Rissah is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: /ˈrɪsə/ (RISS-uh)

What is the meaning of the name Rissah ?

The baby name Rissah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɪsə/ (RISS-uh).

Rissah is Spanish in Origin.

Rissah is a contemporary variant of Rissa, most often used in English as a pet form of names ending in -rissa - especially Larissa, Marissa, and Clarissa. Depending on the source name, its meanings range from “citadel, stronghold” (Greek Larissa), to “of the sea” (Latin maris underlying Marissa via Maria), to “bright, clear” (Latin clarus in Clarissa). Because Rissa is also a Norwegian place-name and the scientific genus for the kittiwake gull, the name can carry an incidental nature and Nordic nuance, though these are separate from its linguistic roots.

As a given name, Rissah appears in late 20th–21st‑century records, reflecting modern taste for streamlined nicknames and creative final‑h spellings. It remains uncommon, with Rissa and Risa the more typical forms. Related variants and elaborations include Larissa, Marissa, Clarissa, and the short form Riss. This flexible, breezy choice offers layered meanings while feeling succinct and contemporary.

Rissah is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 11 times, across 7 countries.

Rissah has the following similar or variant Names

Rissah – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821

Rissah is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:

MU
MY
NG
PH
QA

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People also ask about Rissah

Rissah is predominantly a girl's name.
Rissah is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈrɪsə/ (RISS-uh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Risa, Rissa, Risha, Rysah and Riss.
Rissah is a name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Spain. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Spain and its diaspora communities.
Yes, quite. No national registry we track comes anywhere near listing Rissah, about as clear a sign of rarity as there is.