Nissa
Meaning of Nissa
Expectant parents will find in Nissa a crisp, playful melody that gently rolls off the tongue, pronounced NIH-suh (/ˈnɪsə/). With roots in Arabic al-nisāʾ, meaning “woman,” and the Hebrew nisah for “miracle,” this name carries a dual legacy of strength and wonder. In Anglo-American circles, it strikes a balance between fresh and familiar—echoing the friendly warmth of Aramaic Anissa (“companion”) and standing as a spirited twist on Clarissa. Though it’s never crowded the charts—only nine little girls in the US were named Nissa in 2024, placing it around the 940th rank—its understated charm makes it a hidden gem. If it were a wildflower, it would be one of those bright blooms bravely dancing at the meadow’s edge, inviting each bearer to bloom in her own unique way.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as NIH-suh (/ˈnɪsə/)
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Notable People Named Nissa
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