Keisa

Keisa is an alternative spelling of the name Kajsa, which in turn is a form of Katharina. The name has its roots in the Greek Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη). The meaning of the name is 'the Pure', an interpretation that was mistakenly coined by the Romans and persists to this day.

What does the name Keisa mean?

Keisa represents an alternative spelling of Kajsa, which is a variant of the name Katharina, derived from the Greek Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη). The name means 'the Pure'; this interpretation stems from a mistaken transmission by the Romans and is still commonly used today. The origins of the name lie in Ancient Greek, where the word katharós (καθαρός) means 'pure', 'clean', 'unblemished', and 'chaste'. The first name has spread worldwide, particularly due to the veneration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, who lived in the 3rd and 4th centuries. Other variants include Caya, Caja, Caia, Kaya, Kaja, Kaia, Kaija, Kaisa, Kata, Kati, Katri, and Riina.

Where does the name Keisa come from?

The name Keisa is a female first name of Greek origin, meaning 'the Pure'. The etymology can be traced back to the Ancient Greek word katharós (καθαρός), which means pure, clean, unblemished, or chaste. It is found in various languages, including African American and Swedish.

How do you pronounce Keisa?

Keisa is pronounced approximately as 'Kay-sa'.

When is the name day of Keisa?

The name day for Keisa is celebrated on several days: February 1, March 24, April 29, November 25, and December 31.

Popularity

In Germany, Keisa is considered a rare first name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. Its best placement was in 2007, reaching 2,084th place in the Italian name charts. In the last ten years, Keisa has been given less than 10 times in Italy, resulting in a placement of 5,278 in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 5,626th in Italy.

Nicknames & pet names

Kaiserin