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Twisha

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Pronounced TWEE-shah /ˈtwi.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit tvisha, 'light; brightness; radiance; splendour'Low

In 30 seconds: Light; brightness; radiance: Twisha is Sanskrit. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'TWEE-shah').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit tvisha, 'light; brightness; radiance; splendour'
U.S. rank (2024)#8881 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 119

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120062024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Twisha comes from the Sanskrit tvisha, 'light; brightness; radiance; splendour'. A lyrical, modern name (said 'TWEE-shah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, light-and-radiance at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Twisha means 'light; brightness; radiance; splendour' in Sanskrit — a lyrical, modern name (said 'TWEE-shah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Twisha — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

TvishaTwishaa

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Twisha mean?

Twisha is Sanskrit for 'light; brightness; radiance; splendour'.

How do you pronounce Twisha?

It's said TWEE-shah /ˈtwi.ʃɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Twisha a boy or girl name?

Twisha is a girl's name.

How popular is Twisha?

Twisha is a very rare name in the U.S.

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