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Larissa (Larisa in Greek) is derived from the ancient Greek "Laris" which is the female of "laros" (cormorant or seagull). It is metaphorically used for a greedy person; hence the first name Larisa is virtually nonexistent in the Hellenic world.

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Larisa is the name of several Greek cities, including Larissa in Thessaly.

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