Kesia
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- Name
- Kesia
- Gender
- Girl name
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The first name Kesia is the Swedish and generally Scandinavian variant of the biblical Hebrew name Kezia. It carries the meanings 'the lovely scented one' and 'the cinnamon flower.'
What does the name Kesia mean?
Kesia is the feminine form of the biblical Hebrew name Kezia. It translates to 'the lovely scented one' and 'the cinnamon flower.' The name has its roots in the ancient Hebrew word Qetzi'ah (קְצִיעָה), which refers to 'Kassia' or 'cinnamon cassia' (a spice plant). In the Bible, Kezia is mentioned as one of Job's daughters (see the Book of Job, Chapter 42, Verse 14). The Brazilian spelling is Késia, and there are other variants such as Keziah, Kessy, Kizzy, and Kizzie.
Where does the name Kesia come from?
The name Kesia has ancient Hebrew roots and means 'the lovely scented one.'
How do you pronounce Kesia?
Kes-ia, where the 'e' is pronounced like in 'bet' and the 'ia' like in 'mia.'
When is the name day of Kesia?
The name day for Kesia is celebrated on January 12 and February 23.
Popularity
Kesia is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2019 with 4,068th place. In the last ten years, Kesia has been given as a first name about ten times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,788th.
Nicknames & pet names
Kesi
Similar first names
Frequently asked questions about the name Kesia
What is the meaning of the name Kesia?
Kesia is the feminine form of the biblical Hebrew name Kezia and means 'the lovely scented one' or 'cinnamon flower.'
Where does the name Kesia come from?
The name Kesia has ancient Hebrew roots and derives from the word Qetzi'ah, which refers to the spice plant Kassia.
How popular is the name Kesia?
The name Kesia is popular in various countries, especially in Brazil, and has several variants, such as Késia, Keziah, and Kizzy.