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Full Name Detail
Name
Carissa
Origin
Modern american
Gender
Female
Meaning
pure heart
Detailed Meaning
A sweet, sincere name that feels fresh and heartfelt. It has a gentle strength that appeals to modern American sensibilities while remaining easy to pronounce and remember.
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Syllable Breakdown
1. ca (prefix)
2. ris (middle)
3. sa (suffix)
This breakdown helps explain how the final name is built and why it sounds the way it does.
Carissa Name Meaning and Style
Carissa is a female name of Modern american origin, meaning pure heart.
It appears in the American, Baby Girl, soft name collections and has 3 syllables. Browse the related Modern american names below for alternatives with a similar background.
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