Kalisa
/ kah-LEE-sah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Faithful
Meaning & Etymology
Faith
Faith
Etymology
The name is derived from the Kinyarwanda language, where ‘kali’ can mean ‘faith’ or ‘belief’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Bantu > Great Lakes Bantu > Rwanda-Rundi
Cultural context
In DR Congo, the name Kalisa is often given to signify the parents’ hope for the child to have strong faith and belief in God and community.
Symbolism
The name symbolises a deep-rooted faith and trust in one’s beliefs and community, often associated with resilience and spiritual strength.
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