Kesia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Kesia
Kesia is a modern variation of the name Kezia, which derives from the Hebrew name קְצִיעָה (Ketzi'ah), meaning "cassia" or "cinnamon"—referring to the aromatic spice tree.
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Etymology
Kesia is a modern variation of the name Kezia, which derives from the Hebrew name קְצִיעָה (Ketzi'ah), meaning "cassia" or "cinnamon"—referring to the aromatic spice tree. The name appears in the Hebrew Bible as one of the daughters of Job and has been used primarily in Jewish and Christian communities, with increased adoption in English-speaking countries during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Kesia currently ranks #14,078 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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