Indian name meaning
Alisha
♀ GirlA·li·sha · 3 syllables
Protected by God; noble; joyful
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Aleesha
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| A | l | i | s | h | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 1 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So Alisha carries the name number 5.
About the name Alisha
Alisha is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Protected by God; noble; joyful.”
Spoken aloud it is A·li·sha — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Aleesha; both spellings are the same name. Alisha turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alisha mean?
Alisha means “Protected by God; noble; joyful.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Alisha a boy or a girl name?
Alisha is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Alisha?
Alisha is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Alisha?
Alisha has 3 syllables and is said as A·li·sha.
What are the other spellings of Alisha?
Alisha is also commonly spelled Aleesha. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Alisha?
In the Chaldean system, Alisha has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Alisha a common name in India?
Alisha appears 8 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Alisha?
For a brother to Alisha, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Aadil, Aamir, Aaqib or Irfan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Alisha?
Prisha, Nisha, Trisha or Ayesha share Alisha's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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