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Chalisa

Derived from the Xhosa language meaning 'sweetness'; a person with this name is often seen as a beacon of joy and warmth, possessing a naturally sweet and nurturing spirit that draws others toward them.

Key Stats

Total births119
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1992
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1992
Most recent1992
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

OH — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Mandisa Hundley (Grammy-winning gospel singer and American Idol finalist) · Mandisa Maya (Distinguished judge and President of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa) · Mandisa Mfeka (South Africa's first Black female combat pilot) · Mandisa Nakana (Popular television presenter and media personality) · Mandisa Mashego (Influential political leader and activist)

Nicknames & Diminutives

MandiDisaMands

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