(French) A famous woman; a form of Clara, meaning “famously bright” Claressa, Claris, Clarisa, Clarise, Clarisse, Claryce, Clerissa, Clerisse, Cleryce, Clerysse, Claresta, Clariss, Clarissa, Clarrisa, Clariee, Claryssa, Clarysa Health Source: Medical Dictionary Author: Health Dictionary