Daneesha

American variation of Denise, French from Greek

"god of Nysa"

Daneesha Origin and Meaning

The name Daneesha is a girl's name.

Daneesha is a feminine name that appears to combine the prefix 'Dan-' (possibly from Hebrew origins meaning 'judge' or from the male name Daniel) with the feminine suffix '-eesha.' This combinatory naming pattern became more common in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. The distinctive double 'ee' spelling creates a specific pronunciation emphasis. Daneesha gained modest usage primarily in the 1970s through 1990s but remains relatively uncommon in official naming statistics. The name has a melodic three-syllable structure with the emphasis typically on the second syllable. Phonetically, it shares patterns with other names ending in '-eesha' or '-eisha' that emerged during the same period. While specific historical documentation is limited, Daneesha represents creative naming approaches that blend traditional name elements with distinctive spelling and phonetic variations.