Anisa
Anisa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Friendly, good-natured companion”.
| Meaning | Friendly, good-natured companion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | أنيسة |
| Pronunciation | ah-NEE-sah |
| Arabic root | أ ن س (ʾ-n-s) — to be friendly, sociable |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Anisa
Anīsa is the feminine of Anīs and means a woman who is warm and good company. It is popular in the Balkans, Central Asia and Indonesia as well as the Arab world. In Albanian and Bosnian it is often spelled Anisa or Enisa.
Is Anisa a Muslim name?
Yes. Anisa is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'friendly companion'.
Where is the name Anisa used?
Used across the Muslim world, especially in the Balkans, Indonesia and Central Asia.
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Spellings and variants of Anisa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anisa mean?
Anisa means 'Friendly, good-natured companion'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Anisa a Muslim name?
Yes. Anisa is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'friendly companion'.
How do you write Anisa in Arabic?
Anisa is written أنيسة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Anisa?
Anisa is pronounced ah-NEE-sah.