Waynisha
American · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Waynisha
Waynisha is a modern American given name combining "Wayne" (derived from Old English meaning "wagon maker" or "wagon") with the feminine suffix "-isha," a productive element in African American naming traditions.
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Etymology
Waynisha is a modern American given name combining "Wayne" (derived from Old English meaning "wagon maker" or "wagon") with the feminine suffix "-isha," a productive element in African American naming traditions. The name is primarily used within African American communities in the United States, with no significant historical or religious association beyond contemporary American naming practices.
Waynisha currently ranks #11,749 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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