Raissa
[ˈraɪsə]Meaning
Portuguese form of Herais; also a transcription of Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian Raisa
Background Story
Raissa is the Portuguese form of Herais, and an alternate transcription of the Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian name Raisa. It is also written Raïssa, with Raya as a diminutive. The name is used in Finnish and Spanish.
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