Meaning and Origin
What does the name Nissa mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Nissa
User Submitted Origins
Scandinavian
47%
Indonesian
26%
Hebrew
11%
Islamic/Muslim
5%
Arabic
5%
Irish
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 people from North Carolina, U.S. agree the name Nissa is of Scandinavian / Hebrew origin and means "To test".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Nissa means "Lady like" and is of Islamic / Muslim origin.
- A submission from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Nissa means "Friendly elf".
- A user from New York, U.S. says the name Nissa means "Bunny".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Nissa is of Irish origin and means "Happy Fairy".
International Interest
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