Ounaïssa
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ounaïssa
Ounaïssa is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "ʿins" (عنس), meaning "sociable," "friendly," or "playful," with the diminutive suffix creating an affectionate form.
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Etymology
Ounaïssa is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "ʿins" (عنس), meaning "sociable," "friendly," or "playful," with the diminutive suffix creating an affectionate form. The name is primarily used in North African Arab and Berber communities, particularly in Algeria and Morocco, within Islamic cultural contexts.
Ounaïssa currently ranks #6,284 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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