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The baby name Bisa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbi.sa/ — approx. 'BEE-sah'.

Bisa is Akan, Indonesian, Malay in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Akan, Indonesian, Malay
Pronunciation: /ˈbi.sa/ — approx. 'BEE-sah'

What is the meaning of the name Bisa ?

The baby name Bisa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbi.sa/ — approx. 'BEE-sah'.

Bisa is Akan, Indonesian, Malay in Origin.

Bisa is a unisex Ghanaian name from the Akan (Twi) language, where bisa is the verb “to ask” or “inquire.” As a given name it conveys the cultural ideal of seeking counsel and wisdom, and it appears in Ghana and the diaspora. The name has gained a modern profile through public figures such as American artist Bisa Butler and Ghanaian highlife musician Bisa Kdei, helping to normalize a once nickname-like word as a standalone first name.

Spelling usually remains Bisa; occasional renderings like Bissa reflect regional transcription, and some families incorporate it into longer Akan expressions or compound names. It is distinct from Yoruba Bisi (a separate element meaning “added to/into wealth”) and from Albanian Besa, despite similar looks. Meanings cluster around curiosity, consultation, and thoughtful inquiry, making Bisa a concise, culturally rooted choice with a lively, contemporary feel.

Bisa has the following similar or variant Names

Bisa – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
RS Girls 0 #126 10 1,651
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
GH 0 #244 5 5,396
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
GH Boys 0 #325 21 8,138
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
LY 0 #523 13 12,703
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
TN 0 #813 17 13,765
EG Boys 0 #918 8 15,035
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Girls 0 #938 22 14,742
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,006 9 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,035 5 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,098 14 25,439
MA 0 #1,117 12 20,986
DZ 0 #1,129 48 20,130
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,148 5 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,228 9 25,928
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,430 17 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,605 10 28,008

Bisa is popular in 48 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
BG
BH
BO
BR

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People also ask about Bisa

Bisa is predominantly a girl's name.
Bisa is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈbi.sa/ — approx. 'BEE-sah'.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Bisera (related South Slavic full form).
Across languages, Bisa has these equivalents: 'Indonesian/Malay': ["Able (approximate English equivalent in meaning 'can/able'), "Margaret (traditional name meaning 'pearl').
Bisa is a name of Akan origin, traditionally used in Ghana. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Ghana and its diaspora communities.