| 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]
- ^ 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.
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- ^ 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.