Xoliswa
/ kho-LEES-wah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Forgiving
Meaning & Etymology
One who is forgiven
One who is forgiven
Etymology
From the Xhosa root uxolo (peace, forgiveness).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Southern Bantoid > Bantu > Southern Bantu > Nguni
Cultural context
Xoliswa is a name that reflects the Xhosa value of reconciliation and forgiveness.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the importance of peace and forgiveness in Xhosa culture.