Maissa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Maissa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Maissa, also spelled Maïssa (ميساء), is a girl's name of Maghrebi-Arabic origin.
What does the name Maissa mean?
The name Maissa, or Maïssa (ميساء), translates to 'the sparkling star' and also describes 'the sparkling one' or 'the glittering one'. The root of the name comes from the Arabic term maḥīṣ, which stands for 'radiant', 'glittering', 'shining', and 'sparkling'. An alternative spelling is Meissa.
Where does the name Maissa come from?
Maissa is an Arabic first name with the meaning 'the sparkling star'. The etymology can be traced back to the Arabic word maḥīṣ, which encompasses aspects such as radiant, glittering, shining, and sparkling. The name is used in both Arabic and Maghrebi languages.
How do you pronounce Maissa?
The name Maissa has a melodic and two-syllable sound. In pronunciation, it sounds like 'Mai-ssa' [maˈisa] or [ˈmaɪ̯sa], with the diphthong giving the sound a certain dynamism. The double consonant 'ss' slightly enhances the middle of the name, while the open ending '-a' gives it a gentle rounding. Maissa conveys a lively and friendly feeling – modern, radiant, and rhythmically appealing.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Maissa enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,358th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it reached 861st place. Over the last ten years, Maissa has been chosen as a first name about 90 times, placing it 2,614th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,988th.
Nicknames & pet names
Mai / Maida / Maisfeld / May
Famous people
- Maïssa Hocini (influencer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Maissa
What does the name Maissa mean?
The name Maissa means 'the sparkling star' and also describes 'the sparkling one' or 'the glittering one'.
Where does the name Maissa come from?
Maissa is an Arabic first name, whose root lies in the Arabic word maḥīṣ, which encompasses concepts like radiant, glittering, and shining.
How popular is the name Maissa?
The popularity of the name Maissa varies by region, but it is widespread in Arabic-speaking countries and among Arabic diaspora communities.