What is the origin of the name Anisa?

Anisa is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Anisa?

Anisa is currently ranked #2145 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Anisa?

Anisa is pronounced ah-NEE-sah.

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GirlArabic

Anisa

ah-NEE-sah

Popularity

#2145

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

5,496

Peak Year

#221 in 2005

First Recorded

1958

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Anisa is an Arabic name meaning 'friendly companion' or 'good friend'. It conveys warmth and sociability.

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Ani Nisa

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Ani Nisa

Similar Names

Aisha Amira Samira

Personality Traits

friendlycompassionatekindsociable

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