Carissa

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A shortened form of Charissa or an elaboration of Carys that uses the feminine "issa" ending. The name is associated with ancient towns in Spain and Turkey and a genus of shrubs native to Africa and Asia. It debuted on the popularity chart in 1970 and peaked in 1992 at No. 239.


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Ranked #829 in 2010
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French
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Female
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