Clarissa facts for kids
The name Clarissa is a girl's name. It comes from the German name Clarice. Clarice, in turn, comes from the Latin word Clarus. This word means "bright, clear, or famous". Clarissa also has a Greek origin, which means "brilliant".
A famous person named Clarissa was Clara Barton. She was born Clarissa Harlowe Barton and founded the American Red Cross.
A well-known fictional character named Clarissa was played by Melissa Joan Hart. This was in the TV show Clarissa Explains It All during the 1990s.
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People Named Clarissa
- Clarissa Davis (born 1967) is an American basketball coach. She is in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Clarissa Dickson Wright (1947-2014) was an English celebrity chef.
- Clarissa Eden, Countess of Avon (born 1920) is a British writer.
- Clarissa Pinkola Estés (born 1945) is an American poet and author.
Places Named Clarissa
- Clarissa, Minnesota is a small city in the United States.
Science and Clarissa
- 302 Clarissa is the name of an asteroid. Asteroids are small rocky objects that orbit the Sun.
Clarissa in Media
- Clarissa (film) is a German film from 1941.
- Clarissa Explains It All is a popular U.S. television show.
- Clarissa (TV series) is a British television drama series.
Images for kids
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Robert Lovelace taking Clarissa Harlowe away
See also
In Spanish: Clarissa para niños
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