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Busisiwe

Girl name · African

Meaningblessed · Zulu

Busisiwe is an African girl name meaning “blessed”, with Zulu roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Busisiwe would score 13 points, thanks largely to the W (worth 4).
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Busisiwe

Busisiwe is a girl name of African origin meaning “blessed”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Busisiwe at school.

Origin:African names

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Questions about the name Busisiwe

What does the name Busisiwe mean?

Busisiwe means “blessed” and comes from Zulu. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Asher (“happy, blessed”), Bennett (“blessed”), Gwen (“white, blessed”) and Gwyneth (“blessed, happy”).

What is the origin of the name Busisiwe?

Busisiwe is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Zulu. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Amber (“amber resin”).

Is Busisiwe a boy or girl name?

Busisiwe is a girl name.

What names are similar to Busisiwe?

If you like Busisiwe, you might also like Asher, Bennett, Gwen and Gwyneth.

What should I know before naming my baby Busisiwe?

Busisiwe is an African girl name meaning “blessed”, with Zulu roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.