Larysa

Larysa is a feminine given name used primarily in Ukraine and other Slavic-speaking communities. It is the Ukrainian form of Larisa (also rendered Larissa), a name that ultimately derives from the Greek place name Larissa, a city in Thessaly. The precise meaning of the original Greek name is uncertain, but the form has been transmitted into Slavic languages through cultural contact and translation.

In Ukrainian practice, Larysa is a common spelling; English-language texts may use Larisa or Larissa to convey the same name. The form Larysa is often chosen to reflect Ukrainian heritage in diaspora communities and in transliterated contexts.

Notable people with the name include Larysa Kondracki, a Canadian-Ukrainian filmmaker and screenwriter known for works such as The Whistleblower; and Larysa Switlyk, an American hunter and television personality who has gained attention through outdoor adventure programming.

Variants and related names include Larisa and Larissa, as well as other transliterations depending on language and country. The name Larysa may be used in various forms in Slovene, Russian, or Polish texts, but in Ukrainian usage, Larysa remains the standard form.