Tisa

Tisa is a first name that is commonly used for both girls and boys in the African language Swahili. Translated, the name means 'the ninth' and is often used for ninth-born children.

What does the name Tisa mean?

The name Tisa has its roots in Swahili and is used for both girls and boys. Directly translated, it means 'the ninth' and is often intended for the ninth-born child. Its origin goes back to the Arabic word tis'a (تسعة), which means 'nine'. Furthermore, Tisa can also be interpreted as a pet form of Teresa. In Hebrew (טִיסָה), the name stands for 'flight' or 'flying'. A similarly sounding name is Tisha.

Where does the name Tisa come from?

Tisa is a first name of Arabic origin that is used for both women and men and carries the meaning 'the ninth'. The Arabic

How do you pronounce Tisa?

The pronunciation of Tisa is clear and harmonious. The name is two syllables and is pronounced as 'Ti-sa' [ˈtiːza] or [ˈtiːza]. The long 'i' sound in the stressed first syllable gives it brightness and clarity, while the gentle ending on -sa allows the name to fade out open and friendly. Tisa radiates simplicity and modernity and overall feels light and balanced.

Popularity

In Germany, Tisa is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. The best placement the name achieved was in 2021 with the 3,608th place. In the last ten years, Tisa has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,235th.

Nicknames & pet names

Tisafilm / Tisi

Famous people

• Tisa Chang (Chinese actress)
• Tisa Farrow (American actress)
• Tisa Countess von d. Schulenburg (German visual artist and religious sister)