Kisha
Fact sheet
- Name
- Kisha
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Kisha is a female name that is considered a variant of Keisha. This originally derives from the Hebrew biblical name Keziah or Kezia.
What does the name Kisha mean?
The name Kisha, as a variant of Keisha, has its roots in the Hebrew name Keziah or Kezia. Translated, it means "the sweet-smelling one" or "the cinnamon flower." Its origin can be found in the ancient Hebrew word Qetzi'ah (קְצִיעָה), which refers to "cassia" or "cinnamon cassia" (a spice plant). Additionally, Kisha is also viewed as a short form of the African American name Lakeisha, which means "the favorite" or "the darling" and comes from Swahili. In Greek, Kisha is translated as "hope in life" or "the strong one." Other variants of the name include Keysha, Keshia, Keshya, Kesha, Kecia, Kicia, Lakisha, Lakesha, Laquisha, Lekesha, and Lakeshia.
Where does the name Kisha come from?
The name Kisha has its roots in ancient Hebrew and Swahili and means "the sweet-smelling one." It derives from Keziah, which in ancient Hebrew Qetzi'ah (קְצִיעָה) refers to cassia, a cinnamon cassia (spice plant). The Swahili origin of Lakeisha brings the meaning "the favorite" or "the darling." The languages in which Kisha appears are African American and English.
How do you pronounce Kisha?
The pronunciation of Kisha is clear and compact, consisting of two syllables. It is typically pronounced as "Ki-sha" [ˈkɪʃə], with the first syllable starting with a bright 'i' sound that conveys presence and lightness. The gentle second syllable provides a harmonious conclusion, complementing the compact first syllable. This gives Kisha a friendly and clear quality – soft, structured, and with a light, flowing presence.
When is the name day of Kisha?
Kisha celebrates its name day on January 12 and February 23.
Popularity
In Germany, Kisha is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2006 at 906th place. Over the last ten years, Kisha has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,302nd.
Nicknames & pet names
Kia / Kiki / Kiko / Kirsche / Kish / Kishabär / Kishbish / Kishi / Schischi / Shisha
Famous people
- Kisha Snow (American boxer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kisha
What is the origin of the name Kisha?
The name Kisha has its roots in ancient Hebrew and Swahili. It derives from Keziah, which in ancient Hebrew Qetzi'ah means and refers to the spice plant cassia.
What does the name Kisha mean?
Kisha means 'the sweet-smelling one' and is also considered a short form of the African American name Lakeisha, which means 'the favorite' or 'the darling.'
How popular is the name Kisha?
The name Kisha has gained popularity in recent years, especially in African American communities, and is often used in various variants such as Keysha or Keshia.