Origin. Greek: Cheerful, happy; variant of Larissa, Laura, and Laraine. Latin: Famous, shining; Lara was a mythological Roman nymph who betrayed the love affair of Jupiter and Juturna, and was struck speechless as a result. Russian: Popular Russian nickname for Larissa.
Russian Meaning: The name Laryssa is a Russian baby name. In Russian the meaning of the name Laryssa is: Protection.
