Kizza
Meaningchild born after twins · Luganda
Kizza is an African boy name meaning “child born after twins”, with Luganda 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 soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kizza would score 27 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
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 Kizza
Kizza is a boy name of African origin meaning “child born after twins”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Kizza at school.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Kizza
What does the name Kizza mean?
Kizza means “child born after twins” and comes from Luganda. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Miyoko (“often beautiful generation child”), Mieko (“often beautiful blessed child”), Idowu (“child born after twins”) and Nwachukwu (“child of God”).
What is the origin of the name Kizza?
Kizza is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Luganda. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Kizza a boy or girl name?
Kizza is a boy name.
What names are similar to Kizza?
If you like Kizza, you might also like Miyoko, Mieko, Idowu and Nwachukwu.
What should I know before naming my baby Kizza?
Kizza is an African boy name meaning “child born after twins”, with Luganda 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 soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.