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'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Raissa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former First Lady of the Soviet Union
French model and actress
Russian-born French poet and philosopher
Olympic gold medalist in cross-country skiing
