Nissa

NEE-sah'NEE-sah'2 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Strong

MEANING

To testMiracle

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew verb 'nasa' meaning 'to test' or 'miracle'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with positive connotations of a miracle or trial.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in various contexts within Hebrew-speaking communities.

🇸🇦Arabic
Soft

MEANING

Woman

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic word 'nisaa' meaning 'woman'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Common name for girls, reflecting femininity.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Has been used across the Arab-speaking world for centuries.

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Nissa - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations