זיסא

Zissa

girlYiddishJewish

Zissa is a Jewish girl name of Yiddish origin, meaning “Sweet”.

MeaningSweet
GenderGirl
OriginYiddish
Written asזיסא
PronunciationZIS-uh
TraditionJewish
Used inUnited States, Israel

Meaning and origin of Zissa

Zissa is a form of the Yiddish name Zise or Zisel, from zis, 'sweet', related to German süss. It was given to Ashkenazi girls in Eastern Europe as an affectionate name and is sometimes paired with Hebrew names of related meaning, such as Naama, 'pleasant'. Today it is mainly used to honour a relative.

Is Zissa a Jewish name?

Zissa is a traditional Jewish name, used mostly in Ashkenazi Orthodox families.

How popular is Zissa?

Rare, found mostly in Hasidic and Orthodox communities.

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Spellings and variants of Zissa

ZiselZisselZise

Names similar to Zissa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zissa mean?

Zissa means 'Sweet'. It is of Yiddish origin.

Is Zissa a Jewish name?

Zissa is a traditional Jewish name, used mostly in Ashkenazi Orthodox families.

How do you pronounce Zissa?

Zissa is pronounced ZIS-uh.

Is Zissa a boy or girl name?

Zissa is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.