Sisanda
Xhosa · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Sisanda
Sisanda is a Xhosa name meaning "we have increased" or "we have multiplied," derived from the Xhosa verb root "-anda" (to increase) with the prefix "si-" indicating plural/collective action.
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Etymology
Sisanda is a Xhosa name meaning "we have increased" or "we have multiplied," derived from the Xhosa verb root "-anda" (to increase) with the prefix "si-" indicating plural/collective action. The name is primarily used among Xhosa-speaking people of South Africa and carries cultural significance in Nguni traditions, with notable historical bearers including anti-apartheid activists and contemporary South African figures.
Sisanda currently ranks #5,201 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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