Clarisse

Clarisse is regarded as the French variant of Clara and also serves as a variant of the name Clarissa. The female first name carries the meanings 'the Shining One', 'the Bright One', 'the Clear One', and 'the Famous One'.

What does the name Clarisse mean?

Clarisse is considered the French form of Clara and is also a variant of Clarissa. The name means 'the Shining One', 'the Bright One', 'the Clear One', and 'the Famous One'. Its roots lie in the ancient Roman name Clarus, which is derived from the Latin word clārus, meaning 'clear', 'bright', 'shining', 'radiant', 'distinct', 'famous', 'upright', and 'respected'. The name gained recognition through Saint Clare of Montefalco, also known as Chiara da Montefalco, who lived as an Augustinian and abbess. Before her monastic career, she was a member of the Third Order of Saint Francis. Other variants of the name include Klara, Klarissa, Klarisse, Klarisa, Clarigna, Claressa, Clarinda, Clarinde, Claartja, and Claartje. In Robert Musil's novel 'The Man Without Qualities', a Clarisse plays the main role.

Where does the name Clarisse come from?

The name Clarisse has Latin origins and means 'the Shining One'. The Latin word clārus encompasses the meanings 'clear', 'bright', 'shining', 'radiant', 'distinct', 'famous', 'upright', and 'respected'. The language is French.

How do you pronounce Clarisse?

The sound and pronunciation of Clarisse is clearly structured and shows a slightly tense sound. In German pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as 'Kla-riss' [klaˈʁɪs]. It begins with an open, stable syllable that immediately conveys a certain structure. The following syllable slightly pulls the sound together and creates a subtle inner tension. The sibilant ending '-ss' provides a concise and slightly cutting finish. This gives the name a defined impression - clear, structured, and with a controlled, slightly condensed sound effect.

When is the name day of Clarisse?

The name day for Clarisse is celebrated on August 11 and August 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Clarisse is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female first names. The best ranking for the name was achieved in 2014 with 2,126th place. Over the last ten years, Clarisse has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,571st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,283rd. Worldwide, there are various rankings for Clarisse in the first name charts.

Nicknames & pet names

Clair / Claire / Clare / Clari / Claro / Risi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Clarisse Albrecht (French singer)
• Clarisse Bader (French writer)
• Clarisse Cruz (Portuguese long-distance runner)
• Clarisse la Rue (book character from the Percy Jackson series)
• Clarisse Le Bihan (French footballer)
• Clarisse Leite (composer from Brazil)
• Clarisse Nicoidski (writer from France)
• Clarisse Ratsifandrihamanana (Malagasy writer)