Meaning & Origin
Anissa is a feminine given name that gained prominence in the English-speaking world during the 1960s and 1970s, primarily due to child actress Anissa Jones (1958–1976), who played Buffy Patterson-Davis on the American television series Family Affair. In her case, the name was a transcription of the Arabic name أنيسة (Anisa), chosen to honor her Lebanese heritage. The Arabic root أنس (ʾanisa) means “to be friendly,” giving the name a connotation of amiability and companionship.
Actress Anissa Jones, who is also known as an actress, is known for her role in the American family comedy television series Family Affair has recently been able to draw attention to her family once again after posting on her Facebook page that her family is planning a special treat for her fourth child - naming her daughter Anna Margretta.
Notable Bearers
Anissa Abi-Dargham, American psychiatrist and researcher
Anissa Blondin (born 1992), Belgian model and beauty pageant titleholder
Anissa Chan, Hong Kong educator
Anissa Dellidj (born 1993), French-born Algerian footballer
Anissa Haddaoui (born 1991), Dutch-Moroccan boxer, kickboxer, muay thai fighter and BJJ practitioner
Anissa Hassouna (1953–2022), Egyptian politician
Anissa Helou (born1952), Lebanese-born British chef, teacher, and author
Cultural Significance
Beyond its Arabic origin, Anissa has also been embraced by Lebanese Maronite Christians as a form of Agnes, derived from the Persian Anahid or Anaïs, meaning “immaculate.” This dual heritage allows the name to carry both Semitic and Indo-European layers of meaning. In the English-speaking world, some parents may view Anissa simply as an elaboration of Anna using the popular suffix -issa, similar to names like Clarissa or Melissa. The name can represent high treason which broke Kwinana for ages past and young and over 70 thousands visited of Amre Marda , one of the nation’sex, richest president for service-very different.