Sisa
/S-IH-S-AA/
A Tagalog and Filipino feminine name whose probable root is the Spanish Narcisa (from Greek Narkissos, the youth of classical myth associated with the narcissus flower, whose name may derive from narke, meaning numbness or sleep, referring to the plant's narcotic properties). Shortened to Sisa in Filipino everyday use, it was given lasting cultural weight by José Rizal, who used it in his novel Noli Me Tángere for the tragic mother whose madness embodies the suffering inflicted by colonial rule.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Sisa is a Christian girl name of Tagalog origin, meaning “A Tagalog and Filipino feminine name whose probable root is the Spanish Narcisa (from Greek Narkissos, the youth of classical myth associated with the narcissus flower, whose name may derive from narke, meaning numbness or sleep, referring to the plant's narcotic properties). Shortened to Sisa in Filipino everyday use, it was given lasting cultural weight by José Rizal, who used it in his novel Noli Me Tángere for the tragic mother whose madness embodies the suffering inflicted by colonial rule.”.
Sisa is a girl's name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "A Tagalog and Filipino feminine name whose probable root is the Spanish Narcisa (from Greek Narkissos, the youth of classical myth associated with the narcissus flower, whose name may derive from narke, meaning numbness or sleep, referring to the plant's narcotic properties). Shortened to Sisa in Filipino everyday use, it was given lasting cultural weight by José Rizal, who used it in his novel Noli Me Tángere for the tragic mother whose madness embodies the suffering inflicted by colonial rule." and belongs to the Love cluster — names for children loved deeply before they arrive.
Common among Filipino, SoutheastAsian families, Sisa carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Sisa
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Sisa lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Sisa's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Sisa's saint & feast day →What does Sisa's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Sisa resonates in either tradition.
Sisa's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Sisa's full reading →
Does Sisa go with your family's names?
Sisa breaks into 4 sounds: /S-IH-S-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Sisa sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Sisa beside your family's names →
Names similar to Sisa
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Sisa
What does the name Sisa mean?
Sisa means "A Tagalog and Filipino feminine name whose probable root is the Spanish Narcisa (from Greek Narkissos, the youth of classical myth associated with the narcissus flower, whose name may derive from narke, meaning numbness or sleep, referring to the plant's narcotic properties). Shortened to Sisa in Filipino everyday use, it was given lasting cultural weight by José Rizal, who used it in his novel Noli Me Tángere for the tragic mother whose madness embodies the suffering inflicted by colonial rule.." It is a girl name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Sisa a boy or girl name?
Sisa is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Sisa?
Sisa is of Tagalog origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Filipino, SoutheastAsian families.
Is Sisa a Christian name?
Yes. Sisa is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Tagalog origin.
What does Sisa mean in Tagalog?
Sisa originates from Tagalog, where it means "A Tagalog and Filipino feminine name whose probable root is the Spanish Narcisa (from Greek Narkissos, the youth of classical myth associated with the narcissus flower, whose name may derive from narke, meaning numbness or sleep, referring to the plant's narcotic properties). Shortened to Sisa in Filipino everyday use, it was given lasting cultural weight by José Rizal, who used it in his novel Noli Me Tángere for the tragic mother whose madness embodies the suffering inflicted by colonial rule.."
What is the numerology of Sisa?
Sisa has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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