Arisa

The female first name Arisa has its roots in Japanese and can be translated as "the one who carries silk."

What does the name Arisa mean?

Arisa is a girl's name of Japanese origin that means "the one who carries silk." It is made up of the elements ari (有), which means "to possess" or "to exist," and sa (沙) for "sand" or sa (紗) for "silk" or "gauze." Furthermore, Arisa is also regarded as an Albanian form of the name Aris.

Where does the name Arisa come from?

The name Arisa comes from Japanese and means "the one who carries silk."

How do you pronounce Arisa?

The pronunciation of Arisa is three syllables and harmonious in sound. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "A-ri-sa" [aˈʁiːza]. It begins with an open "A" that conveys openness, followed by a clear, stressed middle syllable. The gentle "-sa" allows the name to conclude harmoniously, giving Arisa a friendly and modern sound.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Arisa enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,740th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2011 at rank 1,286. In the last ten years, Arisa has been chosen as a first name about 150 times, which places it at 1,952nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,153rd overall.

Nicknames & pet names

Aa / Ari / Riri / Risa / Risle / Rissi

Famous people

• Arisa (real name Rosalba Pippa) (Italian singer, songwriter, and actress)
• Arisa Ando (Japanese actress)
• Arisa Goshono (Japanese biathlete)
• Arisa Inoue (Japanese volleyball player)
• Arisa Komiya (Japanese actress)
• Arisa Murata (Japanese freestyle skier)
• Arisa Noto (actress from Japan)
• Arisa Ogasawara (actress from Japan)
• Arisa Sato (Japanese volleyball player)
• Arisa Sato (Japanese model)
• Arisa Takada (Japanese volleyball player)
• Arisa Trew (Australian skateboarder)