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Tsitsi

Girl name · African

Meaningmercy, grace · Shona

Tsitsi is an African girl name meaning “mercy, grace”, with Shona 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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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 Tsitsi

Tsitsi is a girl name of African origin meaning “mercy, grace”. 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 Tsitsi at school.

Origin:African names

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Questions about the name Tsitsi

What does the name Tsitsi mean?

Tsitsi means “mercy, grace” and comes from Shona. Names built around “grace” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Grace (“grace”), Hannah (“grace, favor”), Amara (“grace”) and Anna (“grace”).

What is the origin of the name Tsitsi?

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

Is Tsitsi a boy or girl name?

Tsitsi is a girl name.

What names are similar to Tsitsi?

If you like Tsitsi, you might also like Grace, Hannah, Amara and Anna.

What should I know before naming my baby Tsitsi?

Tsitsi is an African girl name meaning “mercy, grace”, with Shona 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 simple to spell and say, 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.