Anisa
Anisa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Friendly, good-natured companion”.
| Meaning | Friendly, good-natured companion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أنيسة |
| Pronunciation | ah-NEE-sah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Balkans, Indonesia, Central Asia, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Anisa
Anisa is the feminine of Anīs, from a root about friendliness, and it describes a woman who is warm and good company. Besides the Arab world, it is well loved in Indonesia, Central Asia and the Balkans. Albanians and Bosnians write it either Anisa or Enisa, and in South Asia it tends to appear as Aneesa. Whatever the spelling, it is a name that celebrates kindness and friendship.
Is Anisa a Muslim name?
Anisa is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'friendly companion'.
How popular is Anisa?
Anisa is used across the Muslim world, especially in the Balkans, Indonesia and Central Asia.
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Spellings and variants of Anisa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anisa mean?
Anisa means 'Friendly, good-natured companion'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Anisa a Muslim name?
Anisa is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'friendly companion'.
How do you pronounce Anisa?
Anisa is pronounced ah-NEE-sah.
Is Anisa a boy or girl name?
Anisa is usually a girl name.