Arabic · Girl name
Anissa
“friendly, good companion”
About the name Anissa
Anissa is a spelling of the Arabic name Anisa, the feminine form of Anis. It comes from the Arabic word anīsa, meaning ‘friendly’ or ‘a close, pleasant companion’, from a root associated with sociability and companionship. The spelling Anissa is frequent in French-speaking countries, especially among families of North African heritage, while Anisa and Anisah are closer transliterations of the Arabic. The masculine counterpart Anis is used across the Arab world, Iran, and Turkey.
- Meaning
- friendly, good companion
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-NEE-sah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Anissa
- Anissa Marie
- Anissa Lynn
- Anissa Jade
- Anissa Rose
- Anissa Elise
Questions about Anissa
- What does Anissa mean?
- Anissa is an Arabic name meaning "friendly, good companion".
- How do you pronounce Anissa?
- Anissa is pronounced ah-NEE-sah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Anissa?
- Variants of Anissa include Anisa, Anisah.
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