Nisa
Nisa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Women”.
| Meaning | Women |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | نساء |
| Pronunciation | ni-SAA |
| Arabic root | ن س و (n-s-w) — women |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nisa
Nisa is the Arabic nisāʾ, women, best known as the title of the fourth surah of the Quran, an-Nisāʾ, which sets out many rights and rules concerning women, family and inheritance. In Turkey Nisa is a very popular girls' name, and it is also used in South Asia and Southeast Asia, often in compounds like Khairunnisa (best of women).
Is Nisa a Muslim name?
Yes. Nisa is a Muslim name taken from the Arabic word for women, the title of Surah an-Nisa in the Quran.
Is Nisa in the Quran?
An-Nisāʾ (The Women) is the title of the fourth surah of the Quran.
Where is the name Nisa used?
Especially popular in Turkey; also used in South and Southeast Asia.
Gifts with the name Nisa
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Spellings and variants of Nisa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nisa mean?
Nisa means 'Women'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Nisa a Muslim name?
Yes. Nisa is a Muslim name taken from the Arabic word for women, the title of Surah an-Nisa in the Quran.
How do you write Nisa in Arabic?
Nisa is written نساء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nisa?
Nisa is pronounced ni-SAA.
Is Nisa mentioned in the Quran?
An-Nisāʾ (The Women) is the title of the fourth surah of the Quran.