What origin is the name Neissa?

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

What are good brother names for Neissa?

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

Is it Neissa or Neisa?

Both spellings are used. Neissa means "Means pure; a Greek name derived from the word hagnos. It reflects qualities of cleanliness and innocence."; Neisa is listed with the meaning "A modern name likely a variation of Neisha or Nisa, meaning "woman" in Arabic.". 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.

Neissa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Neissa

Neissa

Girl

Greek

2 syllables

Neissa is a Greek girl's name meaning "Means pure; a Greek name derived from the word hagnos. It reflects qualities of cleanliness and innocence".

Neissa is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "Means pure; a Greek name derived from the word hagnos. It reflects qualities of cleanliness and innocence". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Neissa mean?

Means pure; a Greek name derived from the word hagnos. It reflects qualities of cleanliness and innocence.

How popular is Neissa?

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What does Neissa mean?

Neissa is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Means pure; a Greek name derived from the word hagnos. It reflects qualities of cleanliness and innocence.".

How popular is Neissa?

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Brother names that go with Neissa

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Neissa.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Other spellings of Neissa

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Neisa — "A modern name likely a variation of Neisha or Nisa, meaning "woman" in Arabic." (Arabic)

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Neissa 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 Neissa?

Neissa means "Means pure; a Greek name derived from the word hagnos. It reflects qualities of cleanliness and innocence." — 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)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
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)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)