Larissa

Meaning

Proper Noun

• city in north-central Greece (country), the capital of Thessaly.
• city in western Asia Minor (region), close to ancient Greek city of Smyrna and to contemporary Turkish city of Menemen
• A nymph with a local cult near the city of Larissa.
• A female given name from Ancient Greek (after the mythological character and a 4th century Greek Orthodox martyr).
• A moon of Neptune.

Origin

• From Ancient Greek Λάρισσα.