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Nissa

NIS-uh

Popularity

#10826

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,527

Peak Year

#68 in 1974

First Recorded

1968

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Of Hebrew origin, Nissa is often associated with the Hebrew word 'nes' meaning 'banner' or 'sign.' It can also be linked to the Greek nymph Nyssa, associated with wine and revelry.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

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