What origin is the name Naissa?

Naissa comes from Greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Naissa?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Naissa — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Is it Naissa or Naisa?

Both spellings are used. Naissa means "A variant of Naisa, which is a Greek name meaning water nymph."; Naisa is listed with the meaning "A name of Arabic origin meaning "miracle" or "grace."". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Naissa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Naissa

Naissa

Girl

Greek

2 syllables

Naissa is a Greek girl's name meaning "A variant of Naisa, which is a Greek name meaning water nymph".

Naissa is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "A variant of Naisa, which is a Greek name meaning water nymph". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Naissa mean?

A variant of Naisa, which is a Greek name meaning water nymph.

How popular is Naissa?

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What does Naissa mean?

Naissa is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "A variant of Naisa, which is a Greek name meaning water nymph.".

How popular is Naissa?

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Brother names that go with Naissa

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Naissa.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Other spellings of Naissa

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Naisa — "A name of Arabic origin meaning "miracle" or "grace."" (Arabic)

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Naissa at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: N
Ends with: -sa
Vowels: 3 of 6 letters

6-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Naissa?

Naissa means "A variant of Naisa, which is a Greek name meaning water nymph." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Christopher — "Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher is a patron saint of travellers." (Greek)