Enissa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Enissa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Enissa is a girl's name that is considered an Iranian, Persian, and Turkish variant of Enisa. This, in turn, is the feminine form of Enis, which originally derives from Anis.
What does the name Enissa mean?
Enissa is a girl's name that is considered an Iranian, Persian, and Turkish variant of Enisa. This, in turn, is the feminine form of Enis, which originally derives from Anis. The name translates to 'the faithful companion', 'the unique one', 'the friendly one', 'the special companion', 'the young lady', and also 'the maiden'. Its roots lie in Arabic, derived from the Arabic word anīs (أنيس) meaning 'close', 'intimate', 'good friend', 'friendly', 'benevolent', 'sympathetic', 'heartfelt', 'polite', 'lovable', 'sociable', 'pleasure', 'comradeship', and 'community'. Other variants include Anisa, Anise, Anissa, Anissia, Aanisah, Anisyah, Anisette, Anyssa as well as Anysia, Anisia, and Anisja. The spellings starting with the letter 'E' include Enise, Enesa, Enese, and Enessa. The male forms of the name include Anas, Anes, Anass, Anasse, Änis, Enes, and Ennes.
Where does the name Enissa come from?
Etymology Enissa is a female first name of Arabic origin meaning 'the faithful companion'. Arabic
How do you pronounce Enissa?
Sound & Pronunciation of Enissa: The name Enissa is three syllables and softly rhythmized. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'E-nis-sa' [eˈnɪsa], beginning with a bright E sound that introduces it warmly. The double S adds a slight accent in the middle part, before the open A gently rounds off the name. This makes Enissa sound harmonious and balanced - calm, warm, and melodic.
Popularity
Enissa is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,254th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2020 at 497th. Over the last ten years, Enissa has been given as a first name about 550 times, placing it 800th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,014th.
Nicknames & pet names
Eni / Nissa / Notzi / Nussa
Similar first names
Famous people
- Enissa Amani (Comedian)
Frequently asked questions about the name Enissa
What is the origin of the name Enissa?
Enissa is a female first name of Arabic origin and has its roots in the word 'anīs', which means 'close', 'intimate', or 'good friend'.
What does the name Enissa mean?
The name Enissa means 'the faithful companion', 'the unique one', and 'the special companion'.
How popular is the name Enissa?
The popularity of the name Enissa varies, but it is widespread in some regions, particularly in Turkey and Iran.