Keisha
| Pronunciation | /ˈkiːʃə/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Language(s) | Hebrew |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Restored to the heart of God Favourite one Cassia tree |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Keziah |
Keisha is a female given name which has multiple meaning across languages like "Favourite", "Restored to the heart of God" or "Cassia Tree"
In Hebrew, Keisha is likely derived from Keziah,[1] a Hebrew term that means ‘restored to the heart of God.’ Keziah, in the Hebrew Bible, was the daughter of Job (Job 42:14–17) (1). The meaning ‘restored to the heart of God’ refers to Job’s restoration after the trials he encountered in the first phase of his life.[citation needed]
In Swahili cultures, Keisha means "Favorite".[citation needed]
It is also considered an African-American name in the United States.[2]
Notable people
[edit]Keisha
[edit]- Keisha Castle-Hughes (born 1990), New Zealand film actress
- Keisha Buchanan (born 1984), British singer-songwriter
- Keisha Lance Bottoms (born 1970), mayor of Atlanta, United States
- Keisha Jackson (born 1965), American singer
- Heather Keisha Hunter (born 1969), American rapper
- Keisha Omilana, American model
- Keshia Pollack Porter, American injury epidemiologist
- Keisha Schahaff (born c. 1975), Antigua and Barbuda space traveller, first Caribbean woman in space, first mother-daughter pair in space, via an August 2023 Virgin Galactic suborbital tourist spaceflight
- Keisha White (born 1988), British singer
- Keisha-Dean Soffe (born 1982), New Zealand weightlifter
Kesha
[edit]- Kesha Khambhati (born 1989), Indian model and actress
- Kesha Ram (born 1986), U.S. politician and activist
- Kesha Rogers (born 1976), U.S. political activist
- Kesha Sebert (born 1987), American singer
- Kesha Wizzart (1988–2007), British singer and murder victim
Keshia
[edit]- Keshia Chanté (born 1988), Canadian singer-songwriter, model and actress
- Keshia Grant (born 1987), New Zealand netballer
- Keshia Knight Pulliam (born 1979), American actress
Keyshia
[edit]- Keyshia Cole (born 1981), American singer
Keesha
[edit]- Keesha Sharp (born 1973), American actress
Kiesza
[edit]- Kiesza (born 1989), Canadian singer and multi-instrumentalist
Kershia
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Cord Hayes, Justin (2012-12-18). The Terrible Meanings of Names: Or Why You Shouldn't Poke Your Giselle with a Barry. Adams Media. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-4405-5255-7. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
keisha name origin.
- ^ Bertrand, Marianne; Mullainathan, Sendhil (July 2003). "Are Emily and Greg More Employable than Lakisha and Jamal? A Field Experiment on Labor Market Discrimination" (PDF). National Bureau of Economic Research Working Paper Series. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research: w9873. doi:10.3386/w9873. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2020-09-19. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
See also
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