Nissa - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Nissa \n(is)-sa\ is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "to test". Also possibly (Scandinavian) "elf". The name is similar to Vanessa.

Nissa has 4 variant forms: Nis, Nissnana, Nissanit and Nyssa.

Baby names that sound like Nissa are Nessa, Neysa, Nessy, Nessah, Nasya, Nasia, Nessya, Nessia, Nicia and Nysa.

Nissa is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Nissa. Compare Nissa with related baby names.