Pronunciation: [kanˈiːʃə] (IPA) 
The name Kanisha is spelled with six letters and pronounced as kənˈiːʃə. The first syllable is pronounced like "can" but with a short 'i' sound, followed by the long 'e' sound in the second syllable. The final syllable is pronounced with a short 'a' sound, followed by the 'sh' sound. The name Kanisha is believed to have originated from the Swahili language and means "the one who is alive and well."
Kanisha is a feminine given name of African-American origin. It is believed to have derived from the Swahili language, which is spoken in parts of Eastern and Southeastern Africa. The name has various meanings and interpretations depending on cultural and regional contexts.
In Swahili, Kanisha is often associated with the meaning "the one with a beautiful life" or "full of life." It can also be seen as a combination of two Swahili words: "kanisa," which means "church," and "sha," which means "born." This interpretation suggests that Kanisha signifies someone who is born into a religious or spiritual family.
Kanisha can also be found as a variant spelling of the name Kenisha, which has Indo-Pakistani origins. In this context, the name may have a different meaning altogether. It can be derived from the Sanskrit language, where "kani" means "sound" and "sha" means "to create." Therefore, Kanisha can be interpreted as "one who creates harmonious sounds" or "a melodious voice."
Overall, the name Kanisha encompasses a range of meanings such as vitality, spirituality, beauty, and creativity. It is a name that carries cultural significance and reflects the diversity and richness of different African-American and Indo-Pakistani traditions.
The name "Kanisha" is of Sanskrit origin. It is derived from the word "kanishka", which means "vessel" or "container", particularly referring to a small glass pitcher or ewer.
