Nisa
Nisa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Women”.
| Meaning | Women |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نساء |
| Pronunciation | ni-SAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Nisa
Nisa is the Arabic nisāʾ, meaning women. It is best known as the name of the Quran's fourth surah, an-Nisāʾ, which lays out rights and rulings on women, the family and inheritance. In Turkey Nisa is one of the most popular names for girls. It is also used in South and Southeast Asia, often inside compound names such as Khairunnisa, best of women.
Is Nisa a Muslim name?
Nisa is a Muslim name drawn from the Arabic word for women; An-Nisāʾ (The Women) is the title of the fourth surah of the Quran.
How popular is Nisa?
Nisa is especially loved in Turkey and is also used in South and Southeast Asia.
Gifts with the name Nisa
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Nisa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nisa mean?
Nisa means 'Women'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Nisa a Muslim name?
Nisa is a Muslim name drawn from the Arabic word for women; An-Nisāʾ (The Women) is the title of the fourth surah of the Quran.
How do you pronounce Nisa?
Nisa is pronounced ni-SAA.
Is Nisa a boy or girl name?
Nisa is usually a girl name.