Adisa

At a Glance

Meaning

One who is clear, or one who makes their meaning clear (Yoruba)

Origin

Yoruba (also a distinct Bosnian/Croatian given name)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

ah-DEE-suhListen

Adisa is a Yoruba name meaning "one who is clear," or one who makes their meaning clear. It's pronounced ah-DEE-suh, and it's also a distinct given name in Bosnian and Croatian. You may see it listed as meaning 'born during a dark season,' but that looks like a mix-up from being grouped into dark and night name lists; the Yoruba meaning centers on clarity, not darkness.

Meaning & Origin of Adisa

Meaning: One who is clear, or one who makes their meaning clear (Yoruba).

Origin: Yoruba (also a distinct Bosnian/Croatian given name).

A common claim: Sometimes listed as meaning 'born during a dark season' Actually: This looks like a mix-up from being grouped into 'dark/night' name lists — the attested Yoruba meaning centers on clarity ('one who is/makes things clear'), not darkness.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Adisa

Popularity of Adisa

Adisa has stayed rare in the U.S. since Social Security records begin in 1975. It peaked at #3837 in 1977 with 9 babies, and by 2023 it ranked #13488 with 6.

Names Like Adisa

These names have followed a similar path to Adisa in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Akosua
• Alanya
• Alexy
• Minas
• Amee
• Analilia

FAQ

What does the name Adisa mean?

One who is clear, or one who makes their meaning clear (Yoruba). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Adisa?

Adisa is pronounced ah-DEE-suh (IPA: /əˈdiːsə/).

Is Adisa a popular name right now?

Adisa peaked at #3837 in 1977 and is ranked #13488 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1975–2023.)

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