Mandisa
man-DEE-sah
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
374
Peak Year
#30 in 1976
First Recorded
1973
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Xhosa (South African) name meaning 'sweet'. It is a popular and melodious name in South Africa.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Mandisa
American gospel music singer and reality television personality.
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