Girl name
Maysa name meaning
“walking with a swaying gait”
Maysa is a feminine name from Arabic Maysāʾ, meaning walking with a swaying gait. The source name describes a swaying or strutting manner of walking. Maysāʾ is related to the Arabic root m-y-s, providing a linguistic connection for the name and its meaning.
What does Maysa mean?
Walking with a swaying gait
In Indonesian: melenggang dengan langkah berayun
Origin and cultural usage of Maysa
From Arabic Maysāʾ, describing a swaying or strutting gait. The name is related to the Arabic root m-y-s.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Maysa in Islam and the Quran
Maysa 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.
How to pronounce Maysa
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /majsa/ |
| Arabic script | ميساء |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦲꦶꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮄᮞ |
Is Maysa a girl’s name?
Yes, Maysa is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Maysa ranks #2,694 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Maysa
- Maya♀Illusion, an apparent reality
- Masa♂♀Time, period, month
- Meysa♀Walking gracefully
- Maria♀Beloved
- Marta♂♀Lady, mistress of the house
- Marisa♀Maria and renowned warrior
- May♂♀The month of May
- Maha♂♀Great, mighty
- Mala♂♀Flower garland, floral wreath
- Mara♂♀Bitter
- Maula♂♀Master, protector, ally
- Marsha♀Associated with the god Mars
Famous people named Maysa
- Maysa Riswandi · b. 2008
FAQ about the name Maysa
What is the meaning of Maysa?
Maysa means walking with a swaying gait. From Arabic Maysāʾ, describing a swaying or strutting gait. The name is related to the Arabic root m-y-s.
Is Maysa a girl’s name?
Yes, Maysa is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Maysa?
Maysa is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Maysa in the Quran?
Maysa does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Maysa have?
Maysa has 2 syllables (May-sa) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Maysa?
Maysa ranks #2,694 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Maysa?
Notable people named Maysa include Maysa Riswandi.
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