Sisa

♀ Girl

Pronounced SEE-sah

Meaning: flower

In 30 seconds: Sisa means 'flower' in Quechua, the Andean language of the Inca — used as a given name in Peru and Bolivia and as a suffix in compound names like Inkasisa (royal flower).

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Origin Quechua

Meaningflower

U.S. rank (2022)#17415

2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Sisa is the Quechua word for flower, attested in the name lexicon of the Andean communities of Peru and Bolivia. It appears in compound forms including Inkasisa (royal flower, from inka + sisa) and Akllasisa (chosen flower, from akllakuy + sisa), demonstrating how sisa functions as a productive naming element in Quechua. The Quechua language (Runasimi) was the administrative and literary language of the Inca Empire and remains spoken today by roughly 8–10 million people across the Andes. Sisa as a standalone given name is simple, lyrical, and carries the enduring Andean reverence for natural beauty in the high-altitude flower-bearing landscape.

Did you know? Sisa appears in the compound Inkasisa, meaning 'royal flower' or 'flower of the Inca' — combining inka (royal, king) and sisa (flower) — attested in Quechua name traditions.

Behind the Name — Quechua submitted names — Inkasisa means "royal flower" in Quechua, from inka (royal, king) and sisa (flower). Akllasisa means "chosen flower."

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Frequently Asked

What does Sisa mean?

Sisa means 'flower' in Quechua (Runasimi), the language of the Inca Empire. It is used as a given name in Peru and Bolivia and appears in compound names like Inkasisa (royal flower).

How do you pronounce Sisa?

SEE-sah. Two syllables with stress on the first.

Are there compound Quechua names using Sisa?

Yes. Inkasisa means 'royal flower' (inka + sisa) and Akllasisa means 'chosen flower' (akllakuy + sisa) — both confirmed in Quechua name documentation.

Is Sisa still used as a name today?

Yes. Sisa remains a living given name in Quechua-speaking communities in Peru and Bolivia, valued for its simplicity and natural beauty.