Names Meissa

Meissa

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Meissa has various meanings depending on the tribe it comes from. It can mean "the bright one," "the shining one," or "the star" in reference to the star Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion. In other traditions, it can signify "bravery" or "intelligence."
Pronunciation
MAY-sə(Astronomy)
May-sah
Popularity
Meissa is not a very common name worldwide, but it is widely used throughout Africa and among African diaspora communities around the world.

cartoon of the name Meissa
Cartoon of Meissa

Meissa Name meanings & History

African (specifically from the Fulani, Wolof, and Serer people of Senegal). Meissa has various meanings depending on the tribe it comes from. It can mean "the bright one," "the shining one," or "the star" in reference to the star Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion. In other traditions, it can signify "bravery" or "intelligence.". Variant of Maïssa; from Arabic maḥīṣ meaning "shining, glittering". This is also the traditional name of Lambda Orionis, a star in the Orion constellation. Meissa is a popular baby name for girls in Senegal and other West African countries.

Zodiac Sign of Meissa: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Meissa:

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

E: Entertain,Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment,Enlighten,Enliven

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

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

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

Meissa is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Serious name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name