Mlisa
Zulu · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mlisa
Mlisa is a feminine given name of Zulu origin, derived from the root "-lisa" which means "to nourish" or "to feed," with the prefix "M-" being a common Zulu nominal class marker.
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Etymology
Mlisa is a feminine given name of Zulu origin, derived from the root "-lisa" which means "to nourish" or "to feed," with the prefix "M-" being a common Zulu nominal class marker. The name literally translates to "one who nourishes" or "nurturer."
The name is primarily used among Zulu people of South Africa and other Nguni-speaking communities in southern Africa, reflecting traditional Zulu naming conventions that emphasize virtues and familial roles.
Mlisa currently ranks #8,255 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1963.
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