Meaning, origin and history of the name Larisa
WEBApr 25, 2021 · In Greek legends, the nymph Larisa was either a daughter or mother of Pelasgus, the ancestor of the mythical Pelasgians. This name was later borne by a 4th-century Greek martyr who is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Church. The name (of the city, nymph and saint) is commonly Latinized as Larissa, with a double s.
Larissa - Wikipedia
WEBLarissa. Coordinates: 39°38.5′N 22°25′E. Larissa ( / ləˈrɪsə /; Greek: Λάρισα, Lárisa, pronounced [ˈlarisa] ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of the Thessaly region in Greece. It is the fifth-most populous city in Greece with a population of 148,562 in the city proper, according to the 2021 census. [2] .
Larissa - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
WEB5 days ago · The name Larissa is a girl's name of Greek, Russian origin meaning "citadel". Larissa is a nymph name that's daintily pretty and a fresh alternative to Melissa or Alyssa. Though this is the more common variation in the Western World, the original is …
Larisa - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
WEB5 days ago · The name Larisa is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "citadel". This version of the name of a Greek nymph, based on the ancient city of Larisa, is widely used in Russia thanks to a martyr saint venerated by the Eastern Church.
Larisa Oleynik - IMDb
WEBActress. Soundtrack. IMDbPro Starmeter Top 5,000 361. Play trailer 0:57. Erin & Aaron (2023) 18 Videos. 88 Photos. Larisa Oleynik was born in Santa Clara County, California, to Lorraine (Allen), a nurse, and Roman Oleynik, an anesthesiologist. Her father is of Ukrainian and Rusyn descent. Larisa's big break came when she was eight.
Larisa - Visit Greece
WEBLarisa. In the region of Thessaly, a capital city lies surrounded by lush valleys, and some of the most imposing mountains in Greece. Larissa, with a population of approximately 130,000 residents, is a city where ancient history and long tradition in agriculture meet the modern way of living.
Meaning, origin and history of the name Larissa
WEBMay 29, 2020 · Meaning & History. Variant of Larisa. It has been commonly used as an English given name only since the 20th century, as a borrowing from Russian. In 1991 this name was given to one of the moons of Neptune, in honour of the mythological character.
Larissa – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBLarissa (Greek: Λάρισα), has a population of 162,591 people (2011). It is the 4th largest city in Greece, and is in Thessaly, between Athens (355 km) and Thessaloniki (150 km). A lively agricultural and university town, it is visited by few tourists.
Larisa: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames.com
WEBMay 9, 2024 · Origin: Spanish. Meaning: The Smile. ♥ Add to my Namelist. What is the meaning of the name Larisa? The name Larisa is primarily a female name of Spanish origin that means The Smile. People who like the name Larisa also like: Keira, Ava, Isabella, Emma, Larissa, Amelia, Lara, Elias, Ethan, Emmett, Owen, Aiden, Xavier, Gabriel. …
First Ancient Theatre of Larissa – Larisa, Greece - Atlas Obscura
WEBMar 16, 2022 · 101. First Ancient Theatre of Larissa Stavros delis (Creative Commons) The theatre was an important aspect of ancient Greek culture and was often one of the most significant areas of the city....
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