Kishia

KEE-sha'KEE-sha'2 syllables
🇰🇪Swahili
Charming

MEANING

Favorite

ORIGIN

African

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Swahili word 'kisha', meaning favorite or precious.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used to express endearment and affection.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used among Swahili-speaking communities for girls who are cherished.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Soft

MEANING

Cassia tree

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

From the Hebrew word 'qetzi'ah', referring to the aromatic bark of the cassia tree.

CULTURAL NOTES

Cassia is a spice mentioned in the Bible, symbolizing fragrance and value.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in biblical contexts to describe valuable spices.

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