Anisa

Anisa (أنيسة) is the feminine form of the Islamic name Anis. Its direct translation is 'the good friend', 'the pleasant companion', 'the young lady', and 'the young woman'.

What does the name Anisa mean?

Anisa (أنيسة) is known as the female variant of the Muslim name Anis. It translates directly to 'the good friend', 'the pleasant companion', 'the young lady', and 'the young woman'. The name has its roots in Arabic and is derived from the Arabic term anīs (أنيس), which means 'close', 'intimate', 'good friend', 'friendly', 'benevolent', 'sympathetic', 'heartfelt', 'polite', 'lovable', 'sociable', 'pleasure', 'companionship', and 'community'. In some cases, Anisa is also used as a Dutch derivative of Anna or as a diminutive of Agnes. In Swahili, the word refers to 'the princess' or 'the friendly one'. Variants of the name include Anise, Anissa, Anissia, Aanisah, Anisyah, Anisette, Anyssa, as well as Anysia, Anisia, and Anisja. Spelling variants that begin with 'E' include Enisa, Enise, Enesa, Enese, Enessa, and Enissa. Male forms of the name include Anas, Anes, Anass, Anasse, Änis, Enes, Ennes, and Enis.

Where does the name Anisa come from?

The name Anisa has Arabic origins and means 'the good friend'. It is composed of the Arabic word anīs, which encompasses terms such as 'close', 'intimate', 'good friend', 'friendly', 'benevolent', 'sympathetic', 'heartfelt', 'polite', 'lovable', 'sociable', 'pleasure', 'companionship', and 'community'. The languages in which Anisa appears include Arabic, but also Albanian and Indonesian.

How do you pronounce Anisa?

The name Anisa has a three-syllable, gentle sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'A-ni-sa' [aˈniːza]. It begins with an open A sound that conveys spaciousness. The stressed syllable '-ni-' brings brightness to the sound through the long I. The soft final 'a' harmoniously rounds off the name and gives Anisa a friendly, feminine aura – melodic, warm, and balanced.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Anisa enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 418th among the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2004 at rank 210. In the last ten years, Anisa has been given as a first name about 1,500 times, which places it at 370th in the corresponding statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 388th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ani / Anis / Anischen / Anisia / Anni / Isa / Nis / Nisa / Nisi

Similar first names

Famous people

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