Girl name
Nissa name meaning
“women”
Nissa is a feminine name from Arabic nisā’, meaning women. The source word is a plural form used as a given name. Nisa is an alternative spelling, and the same Arabic element also appears within compound names such as Khairunnisa, connecting the shorter name with a longer formation.
What does Nissa mean?
Women
In Indonesian: kaum perempuan
Origin and cultural usage of Nissa
From Arabic nisā’, a plural meaning ‘women’. It also appears in compound names such as Khairunnisa.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nissa in Islam and the Quran
Nissa does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (نساء) does, for example in QS Al-Hujurat [49]: 11.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Nissa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nissa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nissa: women
- Zuhriyah: relating to flowers
- Salsa: spring in paradise
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Meaning of each word
- Nissa: women
- Fatin: captivating, enchanting
- Layla: night, darkness of night
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Nissa Khansa
Meaning of each word
- Nissa: women
- Khansa: having a short, upturned nose
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Meaning of each word
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Nissa: women
- Sabila: path, way to follow
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Nissa Saodah
Meaning of each word
- Nissa: women
- Saodah: dark, black in color
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Meaning of each word
- Nissa: women
- Baiti: my home
- Mokhtar: the chosen one
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How to pronounce Nissa
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nisa/ |
| Arabic script | نساء |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦶꦱ꧀ꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮤᮞ᮪ᮞ |
Is Nissa a girl’s name?
Yes, Nissa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nissa ranks #891 among girl names in our data sample (11 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 Nissa
Famous people named Nissa
- Nissa Sabyan · b. 1999
- Nissa Yani
- An-Nissa Kusumadewi
- Nissa Ardeasari · b. 1986
- Nissa Arya Febriyani · b. 1992
- Nissa Aulia Ardiani
- Nissa Juandea · b. 1992
- Nissa Prasanti · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Nissa
What is the meaning of Nissa?
Nissa means women. From Arabic nisā’, a plural meaning ‘women’. It also appears in compound names such as Khairunnisa.
Is Nissa a girl’s name?
Yes, Nissa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nissa?
Nissa is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nissa in the Quran?
Nissa does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (نساء) does, for example in QS Al-Hujurat [49]: 11.
How many syllables does Nissa have?
Nissa has 2 syllables (Nis-sa) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nissa?
Nissa ranks #891 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Nissa?
Other spellings: Nisa.
What full names go well with Nissa?
Some ideas: Nissa Zuhriyah Salsa; Nissa Fatin Layla; Nissa Khansa.
Famous people named Nissa?
Notable people named Nissa include Nissa Sabyan, Nissa Yani, An-Nissa Kusumadewi.
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