Anisa

Meaning

Friendly or companionable, derived from Arabic origins.

Etymology

From Arabic Anisa (أنيسة), meaning friendly or companionable, or possibly from Hebrew origins. The surname may have developed from the given name through patronymic or matronymic usage.

About the Anisa Surname

A surname of Arabic origin, likely derived from a given name with positive character associations. Modern usage suggests relatively recent formalization as a hereditary surname.

Distribution

Found in Middle Eastern, North African, and Muslim diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Anisa Surname