Thinker or rose
Raissa is a name with multiple etymological paths. In its Russian and Greek context, it is often linked to the Greek 'rhaion', meaning 'more relaxed' or 'thinker', while in French and Arabic contexts, it is frequently associated with the word for 'rose' or 'leader'.
Less common today
Raissa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,888 in 1991.
Former First Lady of the Soviet Union
French model and actress
Russian-born French poet and philosopher
Olympic gold medalist in cross-country skiing
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
