Anisha is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word aniśa, which combines the negative prefix a- with niśā meaning "night," thus conveying the sense of "without night" or "nightless, sleepless.</span> The name evokes ceaseless wakefulness, often interpreted as eternal light or endless activity, and is used among Hindi-speaking communities. Notable Bearers Although the name Anisha does not appear in ancient scriptures, several modern women bear it across various fields: Anisha Ambrose (born 1991), Indian film actress and model working in Telugu and Malayalam cinema Anisha Basheel (born 1997), Malawian professional boxer Anisha Nagarajan (born 1983), American actress and singer known for the musical Bombay Dreams Anisha Nicole (born 1985), American R&B singer Anisha Rosnah (born 1993), member of the Brunei royal family as the wife of Prince Mateen Anisha Vekemans (born 1991), Belgian professional racing cyclist The masculine counterpart Anish shares the same etymology and is also common in Indian communities. Meaning: Nightless, sleepless Origin: Sanskrit Type: First name Usage: Hindi