Girl name
Anisah name meaning
“friendly, pleasant as a companion”
Anisah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning friendly or pleasant as a companion. It comes from anīsa, the feminine form of anīs, meaning close companion or sociable. The relationship between these Arabic forms places the name’s meaning in the context of companionship.
What does Anisah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Anisah
From Arabic anīsa, the feminine of anīs 'close companion, sociable'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Anisah in Islam and the Quran
Anisah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Anisah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Anisah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Anisah: friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Dhia: light, radiance
- Minah: safe, secure
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Meaning of each word
- Anisah: friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Hana: happiness; divine favor
- Shofia: pure; clear
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Anisah Dalila
Meaning of each word
- Anisah: friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Dalila: guide, one who shows the way
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Meaning of each word
- Fatonah: intelligence, mental acuity
- Anisah: friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Nisa: women
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Anisah Fatmawati
Meaning of each word
- Anisah: friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Fatmawati: woman; Fatma relates to weaning
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Meaning of each word
- Anisah: friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Fida: ransom, sacrifice
- Zara: flower; radiant
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How to pronounce Anisah
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
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| IPA | /anisah/ |
| Arabic script | أنيسة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦤꦶꦱꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮔᮤᮞᮂ |
Is Anisah a girl’s name?
Yes, Anisah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Anisah ranks #377 among girl names in our data sample (25 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Anisah
- Anisa♀The women
- Aisah♀Alive, living
- Anita♀Grace, favor
- Aisyah♀Living, full of life
- Annisa♀The women
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
- Afifah♀Chaste, preserving personal honor
- Aliyah♀Exalted, elevated in rank
- Asiah♀One who cares for or comforts
- Atikah♀Noble, of good standing
Names with related meanings
- Ani♀Grace, favor
- Rahma♀Compassion, mercy
- Latief♂♀Gentle, kind
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
- Rauf♂♀Deeply kind, compassionate
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
- Latifah♀Gentle, gracious, kind
- Halimah♀Forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Sudjana♂♀A good, virtuous person
- Anny♀Grace, favor
- Rafika♀Female friend, kindly companion
- Khairani♀Associated with goodness
Famous people named Anisah
- Anisah Syakur · b. 1949
- Anisah · b. 1968
- Anisah Hasan · b. 1969
- Anisah M. Daud
- Anisah Mahfudz
- Anisah Mahfudz · b. 1961
- Anisah Nurjanah · b. 1995
- Anisah Qurrata A'yun · b. 1995
- Anisah Shafie · b. 1976
- Anisah Yuniarti
FAQ about the name Anisah
What is the meaning of Anisah?
Anisah means friendly, pleasant as a companion. From Arabic anīsa, the feminine of anīs 'close companion, sociable'.
Is Anisah a girl’s name?
Yes, Anisah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Anisah?
Anisah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Anisah in the Quran?
Anisah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Anisah have?
Anisah has 3 syllables (A-ni-sah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Anisah?
Anisah ranks #377 among girl names in our data sample (25 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Anisah?
Some ideas: Anisah Dhia Minah; Anisah Hana Shofia; Anisah Dalila.
Famous people named Anisah?
Notable people named Anisah include Anisah Syakur, Anisah, Anisah Hasan.
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