Name:
Raisa
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek, Russian
Meaning:
Raisa originates in Greek language and means "easy-going". This was the name of of the wife of Mikhail Gorbachev, a famous former Soviet leader. In the United States it is used very rarely as a feminine given name. It functions as a surname as well.
Pronunciation:
RIE-sah
The Five Elements:
Metal
Famous Raisa:
Raisa Gorbachova : former Soviet First Lady
Raisa Etush : actress
Raisa Modorova : singer