What is "anissa"

Anissa is a female given name which may refer to:

• Anissa Abi-Dargham, American psychiatrist and member of the faculty of Columbia University
• Anissa Helou (born 1952), cookbook author, teacher, and chef
• Anissa Jones (1958-1976), American child actress best known for playing Buffy on the television show Family Affair
• Anissa Kate (born 1987), Stage name of French pornographic actor and director
• Anissa Pierce, real identity of DC Comics superhero Thunder (comics)