Raïssa

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Raïssa is derived from the Greek name Thaïs, which means "beloved." In Russian, it is also associated with the meaning "queen."
Popularity
Raïssa is not a common name in most parts of the world. It ranks in the top 1000 names in France and is quite popular in Russia.

cartoon of the name Raïssa
Cartoon of Raïssa

Raïssa Name meanings & History

Raïssa is derived from the Greek name Thaïs, which means "beloved." In Russian, it is also associated with the meaning "queen.". French form of Raisa 1. Raïssa is primarily used as a girl's name.

Zodiac Sign of Raïssa: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Raïssa:

R: Resourceful,Rational,Restless,Reason

A: Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious,Action,Argumentative,Assertive

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

S: Solidity,Sex,Status,Success,Security,Social Standing,Sensuality

Raïssa is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Complex name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strong name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Raïssa Maritain was a French poet and philosopher, and Raïssa Oumançoff was a Russian writer and the wife of philosopher Jacques Maritain. Other notable Raissas include Russian ballerina Raïssa Struchkova and Russian tennis player Raïssa Gordeeva.