Anisa
Meaning of Anisa
Anisa is a female name with origins in Arabic. In Arabic, it is pronounced as ah-NEE-sah (/ɑːˈniːsə/), while in English it is pronounced as uh-NEE-suh (/ʌˈniːsə/). This beautiful name has gained popularity over the years, especially in the United States. According to data for newborns in the United States of America, Anisa has consistently been given to baby girls since at least 1958. In recent years, its popularity has remained relatively steady, with around 80 occurrences per year. Although not among the most common names, Anisa holds a special charm and uniqueness that many parents are drawn to when choosing a name for their daughters.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as ah-NEE-sah (/ɑːˈniːsə/)
English
- Pronunced as uh-NEE-suh (/ʌˈniːsə/)
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Notable People Named Anisa
| Anisa Mohammed is a Trinidadian cricketer known for her impressive record in international matches and for being the first cricketer to achieve several milestones in both One Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals. |
| Dr. Anisa Ibrahim is a Somali-American doctor and the first refugee to be appointed director of Harborview Medical Center's Pediatric Clinic in the United States. |
