Indian name meaning
Anisa
♀ GirlA·ni·sa · 3 syllables
A close friend
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| A | n | i | s | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
1 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 1 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2. So Anisa carries the name number 2.
About the name Anisa
Anisa 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 “A close friend.”
Spoken aloud it is A·ni·sa — 3 syllables. Anisa is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anisa mean?
Anisa means “A close friend.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Anisa a boy or a girl name?
Anisa is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Anisa?
Anisa is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Anisa?
Anisa has 3 syllables and is said as A·ni·sa.
What is the numerology number of the name Anisa?
In the Chaldean system, Anisa has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Anisa a common name in India?
Anisa does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Anisa?
For a brother to Anisa, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Aadil, Aamir, Aaqib or Talib all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Anisa?
Manasa, Teresa, Hafsa or Musa share Anisa's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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