The baby name Andisa is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ahn-DEE-sah.
The baby name Andisa is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ahn-DEE-sah.
Andisa is Xhosa, Zulu in Origin.
Andisa is a unisex South African name from the Nguni languages, especially isiXhosa and isiZulu. It stems from the verb -andisa, the causative of -anda meaning to increase or grow, and therefore carries senses of “to enlarge,” “to multiply,” or “one who brings abundance.” The name is often chosen to bless a child as a source of growth, prosperity, or widening opportunities in the family.
In Xhosa- and Zulu-speaking communities, Andisa has long been used, with wider visibility since the late 20th century alongside related names. Close variants and cognates include Andile (they have increased), Wandile (he/she has increased), Lwandile (it has increased), and Andiswa (a passive form meaning it has been increased, often used for girls). Usage remains unisex, with spellings stable across languages, and the name travels readily in the Southern African diaspora.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI | Girls | 0 | #177 | 1 | 2,769 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #429 | 19 | 14,421 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #880 | 262 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,057 | 122 | 25,619 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Andisa is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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