Maissa

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Maissa is derived from the Arabic word "mayyis" which means "proud" or "arrogant". It is also said to mean "lucky" or "blessed".
Popularity
Maissa is not a very common name outside of Arab countries, but it has been gaining popularity in recent years.

cartoon of the name Maissa
Cartoon of Maissa

Maissa Name meanings & History

Maissa is derived from the Arabic word "mayyis" which means "proud" or "arrogant". It is also said to mean "lucky" or "blessed". Derived from Latin maxilla meaning "jaw". The initial Latin word underwent several changes (illa was removed leaving just max, the vowel a became ai, and finally, the x became ssa). Maissa is primarily used as a feminine given name in Arabic-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Maissa: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Maissa:

M: Maternal,Mushy,Mommy,Manipulative,Memorabilia,Memory,Mother

A: Angry,Aggressive,Ambitious,Action,Assertive,Argumentative

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

S: Status,Solidity,Sensuality,Success,Social Standing,Sex,Security

Maissa is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Informal name
  • a Upper Class name