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Nissa

girlStarts with N

Meaning

Lady like

Pronunciation

Pronounced: Nissa

Variations

No common variations listed yet.

About this name

Nissa is a girl name of Arabic origin. It has a timeless feel and works well for parents looking for a meaningful classic name.

Parents often compare names by meaning, style, first letter and how the name sounds. Use the related sections below to explore similar choices and alternatives.

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Naadhirah

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(Naazirah) One with healthy and happy looks, a bright face reflecting luster and freshness.

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Meeting place, Club

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Brave, a lady who accomplishes difficult tasks.

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Pari

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Fairy, fairy-like beautiful, Beautiful lady.

Aakifah

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Devoted, woman who Dedicated her life for Allah, A lady who worships Allah in solitude.

Aamina

Arabic

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Safe, Secure, Protected, Trustworthy ,Loyal, a lady of peace and harmony. Name of the beloved mother of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

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Names starting with N

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Naabih

Arabic

boy

Noble, famous, eminent, distinguished, brilliant.

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Arabic

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Fresh.

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(Naazirah) One with healthy and happy looks, a bright face reflecting luster and freshness.

Naadii

Arabic

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Meeting place, Club

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boy

REPENTANT, REGRETFUL

Naadir

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boy

Dear, Rare, Precious

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Aabida

Arabic

girl

Devoted , Worshiper of Allah, One Who Worships

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One who interprets dreams/books.

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Honour, Fame, Dignity

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girl

Honest, Mannered, Just, Cultured, Polite, virtuous, one who acts with justice and fairness, excellent in character

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one who waters a plant for the first time, a person who gives the first water to a seed or plant that has just been put in the soil.

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Good health, free from illness and grief, Away from all Problems.

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Horse like animal that carried the Prophet (PBUH) dur

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radiant, brilliant, literally meaning one who is like a lighthouse.

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radiant, brilliant, literally meaning one who is like a lighthouse.

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Attribute like a prophet

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