Amisha as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Amisha

What is the meaning of the name Amisha ?

The baby name Amisha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-MEE-shuh (AH-mee-shah).

Amisha is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Amisha is a feminine given name of Indian provenance, most often explained via Indo‑Aryan languages as a compound where the privative a- (“not, without”) is paired with a root related to deceit, yielding senses like “honest,” “without guile,” and by extension “pure.” In everyday use it is also glossed as “beautiful” or “beloved.” A near‑homophonous cousin, Amesha, echoes the Avestan aməša (“immortal”), known from the Zoroastrian Amesha Spenta, which sometimes influences modern spellings and interpretations.

The name came into broader circulation across Hindi- and Gujarati-speaking communities in the late 20th century and spread through the Indian diaspora; Bollywood visibility in the early 2000s further normalized it. Variant spellings include Ameesha and Amesha; short forms and pet names include Ami and Misha. While largely a Hindu and Jain choice, it appears across religions in South Asia. The name’s contemporary appeal rests on its concise sound and positive moral connotations.