Larissa is not on an island, but a city in land. It's the capital of a district of the same name. You find Larissa as you go up to the North of Greece.
It's inhabitants (Larissaioi, Larissinoi), have a 'heavy' pronunciation of the Greek language. So, when you call somebody with that name (Larissaios, Larissinos, or, when you ask, "Are you from Larissa?") it's almost synonymous to a hillbilly.
The Ancient Greek word larissa means stronghold.
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The name Larissa is of Greek origin and is derived from the name of an ancient city in Thessaly, Greece. It may also be linked to the Greek mythological figure Larissa, a daughter of Pelasgus.
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Yes, Larissa is most commonly a girl name. It is of Greek origin and means "citadel."
Larissa is both Greek and Russian-derived and means: mythical woman and cheerfulness. The name Larisa (more seldom Larissa, or Laryssa) derives from the Old Greek town name Larissa. Others consider it is related to the Latin word "larus" or Greek "liarus" which means a seagull. The initial meaning of the word is a gluttonous bird. Another version points the Old Greek word "laros", which means "sweet, pleasant", as the initial word. The name Larisa means: a seagull, sweet, pleasant. larissa can't interact with the letter T or Te or a name starting with T.
The Larissa won the Greek Super cup in the year 1987.
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