Kisa
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- Name
- Kisa
- Gender
- Girl name
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Kisa is a pet form of the Russian name Christina, which in turn is a feminine variant of the name Christianus. The meaning of the name is 'the female follower of Christ' or 'the Christian woman'.
What does the name Kisa mean?
Kisa is derived as a pet form of Christina, a feminine variant of the name Christianus. The translation is 'the female follower of Christ' or, in a broader sense, 'the Christian woman'. The name has its roots in the Latin word christianus, which means 'Christian' or 'belonging to Christ', and originally comes from Ancient Greek. There, it is derived from the name Christos (Χριστός), which comes from the Ancient Greek term khrīstós (χρῑστός), meaning 'the anointed one', 'the consecrated one', 'the Messiah', or 'Christ'. This traces back to the Ancient Greek khrī́ō (χρῑ́ω), meaning 'to anoint', as well as the Ancient Hebrew mashiyach (מָשִׁיחַ), meaning 'anointed'. In Finnish and Russian, Kisa is also interpreted as 'the kitten'.
Where does the name Kisa come from?
The name Kisa has its roots in Ancient Greek and Latin and carries the meaning 'the anointed one'. In Ancient Greek, the term christianus is described as Christian or belonging to Christ, while in Latin it has the same meaning. The origin lies in the name Christos, derived from khrīstós (χρῑστός), meaning 'the anointed one', 'the consecrated one', or 'Christ', and traces back to khrī́ō (χρῑ́ω), meaning 'to anoint', as well as the Ancient Hebrew mashiyach (מָשִׁיחַ), meaning 'anointed'. In Finnish and Russian, Kisa is also associated with 'cat' or 'kitten'.
How do you pronounce Kisa?
Kisa is pronounced like 'Kießa'.
When is the name day of Kisa?
The name days of Kisa are January 4, February 13, June 22, July 24, November 6, and November 29.
Popularity
In Germany, Kisa is a rather rare first name. In 2012, it reached the 3,656th place in the list of the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Kisa was given as a first name in Germany less than ten times, which earned it the 10,750th place. In the past ten years, no child has been named this way. Worldwide, Kisa is also not very common. On this page, you can find the rankings of Kisa in the name charts of various countries.
Famous people
- Kisa Sohma (character from the manga series 'Fruits Basket')
Frequently asked questions about the name Kisa
What is the origin of the name Kisa?
The name Kisa has its roots in Ancient Greek and Latin, derived from the name Christos, which means 'the anointed one'. It is also common in Finland and Russia, where it is associated with 'cat' or 'kitten'.
What does the name Kisa mean?
Kisa is considered a pet form of Christina, which means 'the female follower of Christ' or 'the Christian woman'. The name carries the meaning 'the anointed one' and refers to Christian roots.
How popular is the name Kisa?
Kisa is a rather rare name that is occasionally used in some cultures, particularly in Finland and Russia. However, it enjoys a certain popularity in modern naming as a unique and charming choice.