Raissa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Raissa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The feminine first name Raissa (Раиса) was borrowed from Russian in the 20th century and has its roots in the Greek name Herais (Ἡραΐς).
What does the name Raissa mean?
Raissa (Раиса) is often associated with the meanings 'the Carefree', 'the Effortless', and 'the Rested'. These concepts originate from ancient Greek, derived from rhâion (ῥᾷον), meaning 'relaxed', 'loosened', or 'rested', as well as from radïos (ραδϊος) and reïstos (ρεϊστος), which stand for 'light', 'carefree', and 'unburdened'. The French variant of the name is Raïssa, while the Provençal form is Raissà.
Where does the name Raissa come from?
The etymology of Raissa shows that it is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, meaning 'the Carefree'. In ancient Greek, the name consists of rhâion (ῥᾷον) for 'relaxed' and radïos (ραδϊος) or reïstos (ρεϊστος) for 'light'. The name is prevalent in several languages, including Estonian, French, Corsican, Provençal, Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian.
How do you pronounce Raissa?
The pronunciation of Raissa is pleasant and melodic. The name is two syllables and is usually rendered in German as 'Rai-ssa' [ˈʁaɪsa]. The diphthong 'ai' provides a flowing sound, while the double 's' gives a certain intensity to the middle part. The open 'A' at the end brings a cozy warmth to the sound, making Raissa appear modern and feminine.
When is the name day of Raissa?
The name days for Raissa are celebrated on January 18, June 1, August 22, September 7, and December 20.
Popularity
In Germany, Raissa enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,630th on the list of the most common first names for girls. The name achieved its best ranking in 2022 at 1,266th place. Over the last ten years, Raissa has been chosen as a first name about 150 times, placing it at 1,913th in the corresponding statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,115th.
Nicknames & pet names
Issa / Raja / Rari / Raya / Rayka / Raytschka / Roya
Famous people
- Raissa Dawydowna Orlowa-Kopelewa (Russian writer)
- Raissa Filippowna Smechnowa (long-distance runner from Russia)
- Raissa Khan-Panni (singer from Great Britain)
- Raissa L'vovna Berg (biologist from Russia)
- Raissa Maximowna Gorbatschowa (Russian sociologist and wife of Mikhail Gorbachev)
- Raissa Petrowna Smetanina (skier from Russia)
- Raissa Sadreidinowa (Russian long-distance runner)
- Raissa Venables (American photographer)
- Rayssa Leal (skateboarder, won silver at the Tokyo Olympics)
Frequently asked questions about the name Raissa
What does the name Raissa mean?
Raissa is often associated with the meanings 'the Carefree', 'the Effortless', and 'the Rested'. These concepts originate from ancient Greek and refer to qualities such as relaxation and lightness.
Where does the name Raissa come from?
The name Raissa has ancient Greek roots and is composed of the terms rhâion for 'relaxed' and radïos or reïstos for 'light'. It is widespread in several languages, including Estonian, French, and Russian.
How popular is the name Raissa?
The popularity of the name Raissa varies by region. In some countries, it is rather rare, while in others, especially in Eastern European countries, it is more popular.