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Nisa

NEE-sah

ˈniːsɑ

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Nisa

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Ju/'hoansi San
Meaning
a traditional San name made famous by the anthropological memoir of the same name; connected to feminine strength, endurance, and the wisdom of the Kalahari Desert
Gender
female

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