Girl name
Anisa name meaning
“the women”
Anisa is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic al-nisāʾ, pronounced an-nisāʾ, meaning the women. It can also derive from the Arabic word anīsah, meaning friendly or pleasant. Annisa and Anissa are spelling variants associated with the name, alongside these two possible Arabic derivations.
What does Anisa mean?
The women
In Indonesian: para perempuan
Origin and cultural usage of Anisa
Usually from Arabic al-nisāʾ, pronounced an-nisāʾ, meaning the women. The variant Anisa can instead derive from anīsah, meaning friendly or pleasant.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Anisa in Islam and the Quran
Anisa does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (النساء) does, for example in QS An-Nisa [4]: 4.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Anisa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Anisa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Anisa as a first name
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Anisa Saripah
Interpretation
May she be a noble woman whose life holds honor.Meaning of each word
- Anisa: the women
- Saripah: noble, possessing honor
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Interpretation
A picture of an honorable woman whose nobility blooms like a garden.Meaning of each word
- Anisa: the women
- Firda: paradise, garden
- Saripah: noble, possessing honor
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Anisa Ghina
Interpretation
May she be a woman living in prosperity and abundance.Meaning of each word
- Anisa: the women
- Ghina: wealth, sufficiency
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Anisa Naila
Interpretation
May she be a woman who successfully attains her aims.Meaning of each word
- Anisa: the women
- Naila: one who attains
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Anisa Inayah
Interpretation
May she be a woman filled with care and consideration.Meaning of each word
- Anisa: the women
- Inayah: attention, care, concern
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Interpretation
May she be a woman who embodies completeness and brings benefit.Meaning of each word
- Anisa: the women
- Kamila: whole, complete, perfect
- Mufida: useful, bringing benefit
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Anisa Ulfa
Interpretation
May she be a woman who brings closeness and affection.Meaning of each word
- Anisa: the women
- Ulfa: affection and closeness
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Interpretation
May she be a woman elevated in standing through companionship and friendship.Meaning of each word
- Anisa: the women
- Marpuah: elevated, raised in rank
- Rifka: companionship, friendship
Anisa as a middle name
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Interpretation
May she be a woman of purity who successfully reaches her goals.Meaning of each word
- Shofia: pure; clear
- Anisa: the women
- Najah: achievement of a goal, success
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Interpretation
A picture of a woman with a gentle blush, radiating light.Meaning of each word
- Humaira: a delicate reddish hue
- Anisa: the women
- Muniroh: radiant, giving light
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Interpretation
May she be a woman of completeness and natural purity.Meaning of each word
- Kamilah: whole, perfect
- Anisa: the women
- Pitri: natural purity; innate nature
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Interpretation
May she be an honorable woman who offers noble counsel.Meaning of each word
- Nasihah: woman who gives counsel
- Anisa: the women
- Sarifah: noble, honourable
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Interpretation
May she be a virtuous woman blessed with provision for life.Meaning of each word
- Fadilla: virtue, moral excellence
- Anisa: the women
- Rizkiana: sustenance, gift of livelihood
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Interpretation
A picture of a woman whose natural purity accompanies the beauty of Venus.Meaning of each word
- Zuhra: the planet Venus; brilliance
- Anisa: the women
- Fitriya: natural, relating to innate nature
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May she be a woman who follows her path with strong resolve.Meaning of each word
- Sabila: path, way to follow
- Anisa: the women
- Himmah: strong resolve, lofty aspiration
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Interpretation
May she be a helpful woman whose life resembles a beautiful garden.Meaning of each word
- Firda: paradise, garden
- Anisa: the women
- Mufidah: useful and providing benefit
Anisa as a last name
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Mubarokah Anisa
Interpretation
May she be a woman who receives abundant blessings in life.Meaning of each word
- Mubarokah: blessed, endowed with blessings
- Anisa: the women
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Fadilla Anisa
Interpretation
May she be a woman of virtue and noble character.Meaning of each word
- Fadilla: virtue, moral excellence
- Anisa: the women
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Rahma Anisa
Interpretation
May she be a woman filled with compassion and generosity.Meaning of each word
- Rahma: compassion, mercy
- Anisa: the women
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Fairuz Anisa
Interpretation
A picture of a woman as precious as a turquoise gemstone.Meaning of each word
- Fairuz: turquoise gemstone
- Anisa: the women
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Jannah Anisa
Interpretation
A picture of a woman whose life resembles a garden of heavenly delights.Meaning of each word
- Jannah: garden, heavenly paradise
- Anisa: the women
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Interpretation
May she be an intelligent woman who can guide the way.Meaning of each word
- Fatonah: intelligence, mental acuity
- Dalila: guide, one who shows the way
- Anisa: the women
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Izza Anisa
Interpretation
May she be a woman possessing honor, nobility, and strength.Meaning of each word
- Izza: honor, glory, strength
- Anisa: the women
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Fajrin Anisa
Interpretation
A picture of a woman bringing light like the early morning.Meaning of each word
- Fajrin: the first light of morning
- Anisa: the women
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How to pronounce Anisa
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /anisa/ |
| Arabic script | النساء |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦤꦶꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮔᮤᮞ |
Is Anisa a girl’s name?
Yes, Anisa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Anisa ranks #153 among girl names in our data sample (51 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Anisa
Famous people named Anisa
- Anisa Rahma · b. 1990
- Anisa Bahar · b. 1974
- Anisa Sulandana
- Anisa Nur Aini · b. 2007
- Anisa Rahman · b. 1995
- Anisa Abdu · b. 1999
- Anisa Ajeng Kusumawati · b. 2001
- Anisa Apriliani · b. 1995
- Anisa Aprillia Salawati · b. 1992
- Anisa Cahaya Wati
- Anisa Devy Ika Natalia · b. 1972
- Anisa Dwinita Ningsih · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Anisa
What is the meaning of Anisa?
Anisa means the women. Usually from Arabic al-nisāʾ, pronounced an-nisāʾ, meaning the women. The variant Anisa can instead derive from anīsah, meaning friendly or pleasant.
Is Anisa a girl’s name?
Yes, Anisa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Anisa?
Anisa is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Anisa in the Quran?
Anisa does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (النساء) does, for example in QS An-Nisa [4]: 4.
How many syllables does Anisa have?
Anisa has 3 syllables (A-ni-sa) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Anisa?
Anisa ranks #153 among girl names in our data sample (51 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Anisa?
Other spellings: Annisa, Anissa.
What full names go well with Anisa?
Some ideas: Anisa Saripah; Shofia Anisa Najah; Mubarokah Anisa.
Famous people named Anisa?
Notable people named Anisa include Anisa Rahma, Anisa Bahar, Anisa Sulandana.
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