Amisah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Amisah

What is the meaning of the name Amisah ?

The baby name Amisah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-MEE-sah (approx. /ɑˈmiːsə/).

Amisah is in Origin.

Amisah is a modern cross-cultural feminine name with multiple roots. In South Asia it aligns with the Indian name Amisha/Ameesha, likely formed in modern Hindi from Sanskrit elements and commonly glossed as "truthful," "without deceit," or "pure," though scholars note the precise derivation is debated. In Ghana, especially among Fante (Akan) speakers, Amissah/Amisah appears as a well-established surname that also functions as a given name, independent in origin from the Indian form.

Usage has grown in the late 20th and early 21st centuries through the Indian diaspora and media, lending the name a contemporary, pan-ethnic feel. Recorded variants include Amisa, Amisha, Ameesha, and the Ghanaian Amissah; short forms include Ami, Misa, and Misha. Parents drawn to a gentle sound and virtue-leaning meaning often favor Amisah, while in Akan contexts it may honor family heritage via the Amissah lineage; an attested, specific Akan meaning remains unclear in accessible sources.