Anisha

Anisha is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word aniśa, which combines the negative prefix a- with niśā meaning "night," thus conveying the sense of "without night" or "nightless, sleepless.</span> The name evokes ceaseless wakefulness, often interpreted as eternal light or endless activity, and is used among Hindi-speaking communities.

Notable Bearers

Although the name Anisha does not appear in ancient scriptures, several modern women bear it across various fields:

• Anisha Ambrose (born 1991), Indian film actress and model working in Telugu and Malayalam cinema
• Anisha Basheel (born 1997), Malawian professional boxer
• Anisha Nagarajan (born 1983), American actress and singer known for the musical Bombay Dreams
• Anisha Nicole (born 1985), American R&B singer
• Anisha Rosnah (born 1993), member of the Brunei royal family as the wife of Prince Mateen
• Anisha Vekemans (born 1991), Belgian professional racing cyclist

The masculine counterpart Anish shares the same etymology and is also common in Indian communities.

• Meaning: Nightless, sleepless
• Origin: Sanskrit
• Type: First name
• Usage: Hindi