Tisa
Swahili/African · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Tisa
Tisa is a feminine name of African origin, primarily derived from Swahili meaning "nine," rooted in the Bantu language family.
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Etymology
Tisa is a feminine name of African origin, primarily derived from Swahili meaning "nine," rooted in the Bantu language family. The name is used across East African communities, particularly in Tanzania and Kenya, and holds cultural significance in African naming traditions where numerological names reflect birth order or familial circumstances.
Tisa currently ranks #17,467 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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