Anisha
Hindi · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Anisha
Anisha is a Sanskrit name meaning "without night" or "continuous," derived from the prefix "an-" (without) and "isha" (night/darkness).
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Etymology
Anisha is a Sanskrit name meaning "without night" or "continuous," derived from the prefix "an-" (without) and "isha" (night/darkness). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with adoption across South Asian and diaspora communities in modern times.
Anisha currently ranks #4,560 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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