"pure, honest, without deceit"
Amisha
Amisha is a girl name of Sanskrit origin meaning "pure, honest, without deceit." Ranked #13,237 in the US, popular nicknames include Ami and Misha.
Pure honesty wrapped in ancient Sanskrit grace
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Meaning & Origin
"truthful one"
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The Story of Amisha
Amisha is a Sanskrit name combining 'a-' (without) and 'misha' (deceit, fraud), creating the beautiful meaning 'one who is pure and honest.' It belongs to a class of Sanskrit names that describe inner virtue rather than physical attributes — a naming philosophy that values character above appearance. The name has been embraced across the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Amisha gained wider recognition through Bollywood actress Amisha Patel, who rose to fame in the early 2000s with blockbuster hits. The name appeals to modern Indian families who want a name rooted in Sanskrit tradition while sounding fresh and contemporary.
In Hindu philosophy, purity (shuchi) and honesty (satya) are considered among the highest virtues, making Amisha a name that carries profound spiritual aspiration. Parents choosing this name express the hope that their daughter embodies truthfulness and moral clarity.
Historical Record
Amisha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 848 babies have been named Amisha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amisha is past its peak , currently ranked #13,237 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Amisha Patel, the Bollywood actress known for Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001), brought widespread recognition to this name.
- The Sanskrit prefix 'a-' used in Amisha is the same negative prefix borrowed into English words like 'amoral' and 'atypical' via shared Proto-Indo-European roots.
- Amisha belongs to a tradition of Sanskrit virtue names that flourished under Vedic naming conventions over 3,000 years ago.
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Famous People Named Amisha
Amisha Patel
Actor
1975
Indian Bollywood actress known for Gadar: Ek Prem Katha and Humraaz
Amisha Fictional
Other
Protagonist in several contemporary Indian novels celebrated for her honesty and courage
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #13,237
- Total SSA Count
- 9
- Cultural Origins
- Indian Hindu Gujarati Hindi-speaking
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
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Middle Names
Middle Names for Amisha
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About the Name Amisha
Amisha is a girl name with Indian, Hindu, Gujarati, and Hindi-speaking origins . The name means "pure, honest, without deceit" in Sanskrit .
Amisha is currently ranked #13,237 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Amisha has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Amisha include Ami and Misha. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- Behind the Name (etymology and meaning research)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis