Best Sibling Names for Nelisa
Names chosen to complement Nelisa — matching origin (South Africa), era, and style.
200 options106 girl102 boy
These sibling names share Nelisa's South Africa roots or similar popularity era, and start with a different letter to avoid alliteration.
Khanye
Nelisa & Khanye
BoySouth Africa
to be able
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Biko
Nelisa & Biko
BoySouth Africa
Xhosa
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Tenile
Nelisa & Tenile
GirlSouth Africa
Unknown
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Makeba
Nelisa & Makeba
GirlSouth Africa
she who is loved, one who is cherished
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Centwane
Nelisa & Centwane
BoySouth Africa
one who is a protector or guardian
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Thandiwe
Nelisa & Thandiwe
GirlSouth Africa
Means "loving one" in Xhosa.
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Tumeka
Nelisa & Tumeka
GirlSouth Africa
The one who is adored
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Malaija
Nelisa & Malaija
GirlSouth Africa
the one who is beautiful
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Madasin
Nelisa & Madasin
GirlSouth Africa
gift from God
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Sunel
Nelisa & Sunel
BoySouth Africa
sun
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Tianie
Nelisa & Tianie
GirlSouth Africa
Crown
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Zenani
Nelisa & Zenani
GirlSouth Africa
One who is born of the earth
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Afrika
Nelisa & Afrika
GirlSouth Africa
derived from the continent of Africa, representing cultural and spiritual significance
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Phylica
Nelisa & Phylica
GirlSouth Africa
lover of nature
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Andwele
Nelisa & Andwele
BoySouth Africa
he brings us
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Davel
Nelisa & Davel
BoySouth Africa
Beloved; variant of David.
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Chamisa
Nelisa & Chamisa
GirlSouth Africa
Derived from the indigenous name for a type of wildflower.
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Kefentse
Nelisa & Kefentse
BoySouth Africa
Tswana
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Tshwanda
Nelisa & Tshwanda
GirlSouth Africa
Tswana
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Tshai
Nelisa & Tshai
GirlSouth Africa
Mandarin Chinese
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Khanya
Nelisa & Khanya
GirlSouth Africa
light
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Khetha
Nelisa & Khetha
BoySouth Africa
To choose.
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Modie
Nelisa & Modie
GirlSouth Africa
Tswana
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Ayanda
Nelisa & Ayanda
GirlSouth Africa
They are increasing
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Dashanti
Nelisa & Dashanti
GirlSouth Africa
the one who is noble
Boncile
Nelisa & Boncile
GirlSouth Africa
A beloved name with deep roots
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Thandie
Nelisa & Thandie
GirlSouth Africa
Xhosa
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Tmaya
Nelisa & Tmaya
GirlSouth Africa
one who brings happiness
Tselane
Nelisa & Tselane
GirlSouth Africa
Tswana
Tanda
Nelisa & Tanda
GirlSouth Africa
Tswana
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Makhaya
Nelisa & Makhaya
GirlSouth Africa
The one who evokes joy.
Zuma
Nelisa & Zuma
GirlSouth Africa
peace
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Tikela
Nelisa & Tikela
GirlSouth Africa
a name implying one who brings light or illumination
Amsi
Nelisa & Amsi
GirlSouth Africa
One who brings joy, or happiness.
Lezanne
Nelisa & Lezanne
GirlSouth Africa
a modern variant of 'Lesley', meaning 'from the pasture land'.
Elmarie
Nelisa & Elmarie
GirlSouth Africa
Derived from 'Elsa' and 'Marie'; noble and beloved
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Zenzele
Nelisa & Zenzele
GirlSouth Africa
Do it for yourself
Andrie
Nelisa & Andrie
BoySouth Africa
manly, brave
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Kwanda
Nelisa & Kwanda
GirlSouth Africa
to create or make
Manie
Nelisa & Manie
GirlSouth Africa
Afrikaans
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Thula
Nelisa & Thula
GirlSouth Africa
calm, peace
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Joandri
Nelisa & Joandri
BoySouth Africa
God is gracious
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Desray
Nelisa & Desray
GirlSouth Africa
A variation of Desiree, meaning 'desired one'
Diaan
Nelisa & Diaan
BoySouth Africa
Judgment
Rassie
Nelisa & Rassie
UnisexSouth Africa
rose; from the name Rassia, meaning 'rose'.
Bayete
Nelisa & Bayete
BoySouth Africa
A title of respect and honor, meaning 'to bow down' or 'to pay homage'.
Oppie
Nelisa & Oppie
GirlSouth Africa
Derived from 'Ophelia', meaning help
Lenasia
Nelisa & Lenasia
GirlSouth Africa
A beloved name with deep roots
Mlisa
Nelisa & Mlisa
GirlSouth Africa
Sweetness
Yohandri
Nelisa & Yohandri
BoySouth Africa
God is gracious.
Lindiwe
Nelisa & Lindiwe
GirlSouth Africa
to be with us
Lefa
Nelisa & Lefa
GirlSouth Africa
To be full
Xolani
Nelisa & Xolani
GirlSouth Africa
Peaceful.
Lutha
Nelisa & Lutha
GirlSouth Africa
to decorate; a form of the goddess Durga
Thembi
Nelisa & Thembi
GirlSouth Africa
hope
Impi
Nelisa & Impi
GirlSouth Africa
a warrior or battalion
Tau
Nelisa & Tau
BoySouth Africa
warrior.
Tulani
Nelisa & Tulani
GirlSouth Africa
calm; peaceful
Jabulani
Nelisa & Jabulani
BoySouth Africa
to rejoice
Dassie
Nelisa & Dassie
GirlSouth Africa
Derived from the Afrikaans word for 'dassie', a type of small mammal, often referred to as a rock hyrax.
Londi
Nelisa & Londi
GirlSouth Africa
African
Riaan
Nelisa & Riaan
BoySouth Africa
Afrikaans
Shaka
Nelisa & Shaka
UnisexSouth Africa
he who brings peace
Jande
Nelisa & Jande
GirlSouth Africa
Afrikaans
Tandeka
Nelisa & Tandeka
GirlSouth Africa
Means 'to be loved' or 'to be cherished'.
Tshaka
Nelisa & Tshaka
BoySouth Africa
he who makes the world go round
Fanie
Nelisa & Fanie
GirlSouth Africa
Free one; from the name Stefanie.
Ronel
Nelisa & Ronel
BoySouth Africa
Meaning 'joy' or 'song'.
Tamlyn
Nelisa & Tamlyn
GirlSouth Africa
Palm Tree
Bossie
Nelisa & Bossie
BoySouth Africa
Little boss
Ronelda
Nelisa & Ronelda
GirlSouth Africa
ruler's advisor
Charlize
Nelisa & Charlize
GirlSouth Africa
free man, from Charles
Zanda
Nelisa & Zanda
GirlSouth Africa
Xhosa
Rieta
Nelisa & Rieta
GirlSouth Africa
A form of the name Henrietta, meaning 'home ruler'
Siba
Nelisa & Siba
GirlSouth Africa
to be fruitful
Sarie
Nelisa & Sarie
GirlSouth Africa
princess
Marlize
Nelisa & Marlize
GirlSouth Africa
Little Mary
Madiba
Nelisa & Madiba
BoySouth Africa
Xhosa
Emma
Nelisa & Emma
GirlGermanic
Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element ermen meaning "whole" or "universal".
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Isabella
Nelisa & Isabella
GirlItalian
God is my oath
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Daniel
Nelisa & Daniel
Boy[English
From the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel) meaning "God is my judge". Daniel was a Hebrew prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament.
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Emily
Nelisa & Emily
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
rival
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Alexander
Nelisa & Alexander
BoyGreece
defender of the people
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Ethan
Nelisa & Ethan
BoyHebrew
strong, firm
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Chloe
Nelisa & Chloe
GirlGreece
blooming
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Abigail
Nelisa & Abigail
Girl[English
From the Hebrew name אֲבִיגָיִל ('Avigayil) meaning "my father is joy". In the Old Testament this is the name of Nabal's wife. After Nabal's death she became the third wife of King David.... [more]
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Matthew
Nelisa & Matthew
Boy[English
English form of Ματθαιος (Matthaios), which was a Greek form of the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu) meaning "gift of YAHWEH". Matthew, also called Levi, was one of the twelve apostles.
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dylan
Nelisa & dylan
BoyWales
From 'dy', meaning 'great', and 'llanw', meaning 'tide' or 'flow', thus 'great tide'.
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Jacob
Nelisa & Jacob
Boy[English
From the Latin Iacobus, which was from the Greek Ιακωβος (Iakobos), which was from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov).
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Madison
Nelisa & Madison
GirlAmerican
son of Maud, meaning 'a powerful warrior' or 'mighty warrior' in its original context
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Victoria
Nelisa & Victoria
GirlLatin
Victory
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Anthony
Nelisa & Anthony
BoyItalian
priceless
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Hannah
Nelisa & Hannah
GirlIsrael
From the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Channah) meaning "favour" or "grace". In the Old Testament this is the name of the wife of Elkanah. Her rival was Elkanah's other wife Peninnah, who had children while Hannah remained barren.
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Maya
Nelisa & Maya
GirlHebrew
Means 'water'. In the context, it can symbolize life and fertility.; Means 'illusion' or 'dream', often referred to in spiritual terms.; A popular name without specific meaning, often used within the Hispanic community.
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Caleb
Nelisa & Caleb
Boy[English
Most likely related to Hebrew כֶּלֶב (kelev) meaning "dog". An alternate theory connects it to Hebrew כָּל (kal) "whole, all of" and לֵב (lev) "heart".
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Christopher
Nelisa & Christopher
BoyUSA
From the Late Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros) meaning "bearing CHRIST", derived from Χριστος (Christos) combined with φερω (phero) "to bear, to carry".
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Isaiah
Nelisa & Isaiah
BoyHebrew
God is salvation
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Cameron
Nelisa & Cameron
BoyScotland
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'cam sron', meaning 'crooked nose'.
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Madelyn
Nelisa & Madelyn
GirlAmerican
Woman from Magdala
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Joshua
Nelisa & Joshua
Boy[English
From the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshu'a) meaning "YAHWEH is salvation". As told in the Old Testament, Joshua was a companion of Moses.
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Addison
Nelisa & Addison
Girl[English]
From an English surname meaning "son of ADAM". Its recent popularity as a feminine name stems from its similarity in sound to Madison.
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Angel
Nelisa & Angel
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Messenger of God
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Andrew
Nelisa & Andrew
BoyGreece
English form of the Greek name Ανδρεας (Andreas), which was derived from ανδρειος (andreios) "manly, masculine", a derivative of ανηρ (aner) "man".
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Adrian
Nelisa & Adrian
BoyEngland
from Hadria
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Aaron
Nelisa & Aaron
Boy[English
From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן ('Aharon) which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as "high mountain" or "exalted".
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Ian
Nelisa & Ian
BoyScotland
Scottish form of JOHN.
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Wesley
Nelisa & Wesley
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Western meadow
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Weston
Nelisa & Weston
BoyEnglish
From the west town
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Christian
Nelisa & Christian
BoyLatin
means 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian' in English; related to the Latin term 'Christianus'
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Jade
Nelisa & Jade
GirlChina
From the name of the precious stone that is often used in carvings. It is derived from Spanish (piedra de la) ijada meaning "(stone of the) flank", relating to the belief that jade could cure renal colic.
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Jonathan
Nelisa & Jonathan
BoyIsrael
God has given
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Maria
Nelisa & Maria
GirlHebrew
Bitterness; sea of sorrow
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Ryan
Nelisa & Ryan
BoyIreland
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Riain meaning "descendant of Rían". The given name Rían probably means "little king" (from Irish rí "king" combined with a diminutive suffix).
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Micah
Nelisa & Micah
BoyHebrew-speaking countries
Who is like God?
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Gabriella
Nelisa & Gabriella
Girl[Italian
Feminine form of GABRIEL.
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Sarah
Nelisa & Sarah
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
princess
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Savannah
Nelisa & Savannah
Girl[English]
From the English word for the large grassy plain, ultimately deriving from the Taino (Native American) word zabana. It came into use as a given name in America in the 19th century.
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Jose
Nelisa & Jose
BoySpain
God will add
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Madeline
Nelisa & Madeline
GirlFrance
of Magdala
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Jordan
Nelisa & Jordan
BoyIsrael
From the name of the river which flows between the countries of Jordan and Israel. The river's name in Hebrew is יַרְדֵן (Yarden), and it is derived from יָרַד (yarad) meaning "descend" or "flow down".
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Allison
Nelisa & Allison
GirlScotland
Variant of ALISON.
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Amir
Nelisa & Amir
BoyMiddle Eastern countries
prince, commander; אמיר - to say; to speak
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Austin
Nelisa & Austin
Boy[English]
Medieval contracted form of AUGUSTINE (1). Modern use of the name is probably also partly inspired by the common surname Austin, which is of the same origin. This is also the name of a city in Texas.
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Adam
Nelisa & Adam
BoyHebrew
Man; human; to be red, referring to the red earth.
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Xavier
Nelisa & Xavier
BoySpain
new house
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Dominic
Nelisa & Dominic
Boy[English]
From the Late Latin name Dominicus meaning "of the Lord". This name was traditionally given to a child born on Sunday.
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Damian
Nelisa & Damian
BoyGreece
From the Greek name Δαμιανος (Damianos) which was derived from Greek δαμαζω (damazo) "to tame". Saint Damian was martyred with his twin brother Cosmo in Syria early in the 4th century.
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Carson
Nelisa & Carson
BoyAmerican
Son of Carr
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Kayden
Nelisa & Kayden
BoyAmerican
fighter
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Samantha
Nelisa & Samantha
Girl[English
Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of SAMUEL, using the name suffix antha (possibly inspired by Greek ανθος (anthos) "flower").
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Hunter
Nelisa & Hunter
Boy[English]
From an occupational English surname for a hunter, derived from Old English hunta. A famous bearer was the eccentric American journalist Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005).
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Giovanni
Nelisa & Giovanni
BoyItaly
Italian form of Iohannes (see JOHN). The Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini (1430-1516) and the painter and sculptor Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) were two famous bearers of this name.
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Zion
Nelisa & Zion
UnisexAmerican
highest point
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Ashley
Nelisa & Ashley
GirlUnited Kingdom
Ash tree clearing
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Connor
Nelisa & Connor
BoyIreland
lover of hounds
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Melanie
Nelisa & Melanie
GirlGreece
Dark-skinned or black.
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Luis
Nelisa & Luis
Boy[Spanish]
Spanish form of LOUIS.
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Diego
Nelisa & Diego
BoySpain
Possibly a shortened form of SANTIAGO. In medieval records Diego was Latinized as Didacus, and it has been suggested that it in fact derives from Greek διδαχη (didache) "teaching".
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Evan
Nelisa & Evan
BoyWales
the Lord is gracious
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Carlos
Nelisa & Carlos
Boy[Spanish
Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan form of CHARLES.
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Juan
Nelisa & Juan
BoySpain
God is gracious.
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Summer
Nelisa & Summer
Girl[English]
From the name of the season, ultimately from Old English sumor. It has been in use as a given name since the 1970s.
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Peyton
Nelisa & Peyton
UnisexAmerican
from the farm by the warrior's town
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Malachi
Nelisa & Malachi
BoyHebrew
my messenger
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Jason
Nelisa & Jason
BoyGreek
Healer
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Bryson
Nelisa & Bryson
BoyAmerican
Old English
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Brianna
Nelisa & Brianna
GirlIreland
Variant of BRIANA.
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Chase
Nelisa & Chase
Boy[English]
From a surname meaning "chase, hunt" in Middle English, originally a nickname for a huntsman.
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Valeria
Nelisa & Valeria
GirlLatin
strong, healthy
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Cole
Nelisa & Cole
BoyAmerican
Victory of the people; a popular male name that has been adopted for females.
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Ashton
Nelisa & Ashton
UnisexAmerican
ash tree town; ash town
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Isabelle
Nelisa & Isabelle
GirlFrance
God is my oath
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Brayden
Nelisa & Brayden
Boy[English]
Variant of BRADEN.
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Hayden
Nelisa & Hayden
UnisexAmerican
hay valley
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Isabel
Nelisa & Isabel
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
pledged to God
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MacKenzie
Nelisa & MacKenzie
GirlScottish
Scottish
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Braxton
Nelisa & Braxton
Boy[English]
From a surname which was originally derived from an Old English place name meaning "Bracca's town".
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Katherine
Nelisa & Katherine
Girl[English]
From the Greek name Αικατερινη (Aikaterine). The etymology is debated: it could derive from the earlier Greek name ‘Εκατερινη (Hekaterine), which came from ‘εκατερος (hekateros) "each of the two"; it could derive from th…
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Kaiden
Nelisa & Kaiden
Boy[English]
Variant of CADEN.
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Zachary
Nelisa & Zachary
BoyAmerican
the Lord has remembered
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Bailey
Nelisa & Bailey
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
bailiff, steward
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Andrea
Nelisa & Andrea
GirlItaly
manly, brave
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Emmanuel
Nelisa & Emmanuel
BoyHebrew-speaking Countries
God is with us.
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Tyler
Nelisa & Tyler
BoyUSA
Maker of tiles
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Antonio
Nelisa & Antonio
BoyItalian
derived from 'Antonius', meaning 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth'
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Camden
Nelisa & Camden
Boy[English]
From a surname which was from a place name perhaps meaning "enclosed valley" in Old English. A famous bearer of the surname was the English historian William Camden (1551-1623).
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Kaylee
Nelisa & Kaylee
GirlAmerican
Pure or keeper of the keys
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Alana
Nelisa & Alana
GirlAmerican
Harmony
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Justin
Nelisa & Justin
Boy[English
From the Latin name Iustinus, which was derived from JUSTUS. This was the name of several early saints including Justin Martyr, a Christian philosopher of the 2nd century who was beheaded in Rome.
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Sara
Nelisa & Sara
GirlHebrew
princess
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Messiah
Nelisa & Messiah
BoyAmerican
Anointed one
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Ayden
Nelisa & Ayden
Boy[English]
Variant of AIDAN.
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Jasmine
Nelisa & Jasmine
Girl[English
From the English word for the climbing plant with fragrant flowers which is used for making perfumes. It is derived from Persian یاسمن (yasamen) (which is also a Persian name).
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Miguel
Nelisa & Miguel
BoySpain
Who is like God?
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Tate
Nelisa & Tate
Boy[English]
From an English surname which was derived from the Old English given name Tata, of unknown origin.
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Caden
Nelisa & Caden
Boy[English]
Sometimes explained as a derivative of the Irish surname Caden, which is a reduced form of the Gaelic surname Mac Cadáin meaning "son of Cadán".
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Alejandro
Nelisa & Alejandro
BoySpain
defender of mankind
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Amy
Nelisa & Amy
GirlFrench
beloved
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Andres
Nelisa & Andres
BoySpain
Estonian form of ANDREW.
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Jesse
Nelisa & Jesse
Boy[English
From the Hebrew name יִשַׁי (Yishay) which possibly means "gift". In the Old Testament Jesse is the father of King David. It began to be used as an English given name after the Protestant Reformation.
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Alex
Nelisa & Alex
BoyGreece
Short form of ALEXANDER, ALEXANDRA, and other names beginning with Alex.
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Alexandra
Nelisa & Alexandra
GirlGreece
defender of mankind
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Brody
Nelisa & Brody
BoyIreland
ditch, muddy place
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Tucker
Nelisa & Tucker
BoyEnglish
Originally a surname meaning 'maker of torches'.
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Kylie
Nelisa & Kylie
GirlAustralia
boomerang
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Molly
Nelisa & Molly
GirlEnglish
wished-for child
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Griffin
Nelisa & Griffin
Boy[English]
Latinized form of GRUFFUDD. This name can also be inspired by the English word griffin, a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, ultimately from Greek γρυψ (gryps).
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Abraham
Nelisa & Abraham
Boy[English
This name may be viewed either as meaning "father of many" in Hebrew or else as a contraction of ABRAM (1) and הָמוֹן (hamon) "many, multitude".
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Brandon
Nelisa & Brandon
BoyEnglish
broom hill
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Abel
Nelisa & Abel
BoyIsrael
breath or vapor
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Ana
Nelisa & Ana
Girl[Spanish
Form of ANNA.
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Eric
Nelisa & Eric
BoyScandinavian countries
eternal ruler
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Selena
Nelisa & Selena
Girl[Spanish
Latinized form of SELENE. This name was borne by popular Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla (1971-1995), who was known simply as Selena.
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Kiara
Nelisa & Kiara
GirlIrish
little, dark one
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Rafael
Nelisa & Rafael
Boy[Spanish
Form of RAPHAEL.
#231 ↑
Gavin
Nelisa & Gavin
BoyEnglish
white hawk
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Delaney
Nelisa & Delaney
GirlIreland
From a surname: either the English surname DELANEY (1) or the Irish surname DELANEY (2).
#233 ↑
Lukas
Nelisa & Lukas
BoyGermanic
bringer of light.
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Kyrie
Nelisa & Kyrie
UnisexGreece
Lord; A modern variation used as a feminine form of the male name Kyrie
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Faith
Nelisa & Faith
Girl[English]
Simply from the English word faith, ultimately from Latin fidere "to trust". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century.
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