النساء

Annisa

girlArabic, Indonesian name form

Annisa is a Muslim girl name meaning “The women”.

MeaningThe women
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, Indonesian name form
Arabic spellingالنساء
Pronunciationahn-NEE-sah
Arabic rootن س و (n-s-w) — women
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Annisa

Annisa is formed from the Arabic al-Nisāʾ, 'the women', with the article assimilated as an-, and is the title of the fourth chapter of the Quran, which deals with the rights of women and the family. In the Arab world it is not used as a personal name, but in Indonesia and Malaysia Annisa has become one of the most popular girls' names.

Is Annisa a Muslim name?

Yes. Annisa is a Muslim name in Indonesia and Malaysia, taken from Sūrat al-Nisāʾ, the chapter of the Quran named 'The Women'.

Is Annisa in the Quran?

An-Nisāʾ is the title of the fourth chapter of the Quran (Quran 4).

Where is the name Annisa used?

Very popular among Indonesian and Malaysian girls born since the 1990s.

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Spellings and variants of Annisa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Annisa mean?

Annisa means 'The women'. It comes from Arabic, Indonesian name form.

Is Annisa a Muslim name?

Yes. Annisa is a Muslim name in Indonesia and Malaysia, taken from Sūrat al-Nisāʾ, the chapter of the Quran named 'The Women'.

How do you write Annisa in Arabic?

Annisa is written النساء in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Annisa?

Annisa is pronounced ahn-NEE-sah.

Is Annisa mentioned in the Quran?

An-Nisāʾ is the title of the fourth chapter of the Quran (Quran 4).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.