Tisa

African, Swahili
"ninth born"

Tisa Origin and Meaning

The name Tisa is a girl's name of African origin meaning "ninth born".

Not many parents would want to use Tisa for its literal meaning in this era of smaller families, but Tisa is a name with much crossover appeal. Simple and straightforward, it's also both distinctive and feminine and relates to similar-sounding Western names such as Lisa and Trisha and Tea. If you're looking for an African name that can bridge cultures, Tisa is an excellent pick.

# 912 in the US

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Tisa Popularity

Famous People Named Tisa

  • Theresa Magdalena "Tisa" Farrow
    sister of actress Mia Farrow