Anissa

Anissa is an Arabic-origin name derived from the root a-n-s, carrying the meaning of friendly, companionable, or one who brings comfort and cheer. It functions as a feminine form related to the male name Anis and shares its root with Anisa, a common variant spelling found across North Africa, the Middle East, and among Muslim communities worldwide. The name gained some broader recognition in Western contexts during the late twentieth century. Anisa and Anise are the most frequently encountered cognate forms.