Female Name
Kizzie
ˈkɪz.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
ends in -ie
green
nature
plants
spices
trees
yellow
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
55/100
modern65%
youthful140%
informal160%
common80%
strange120%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Kizzie is a diminutive form of the name Keziah, which is of Hebrew origin. The name Keziah appears in the Old Testament as one of the three daughters of Job, symbolizing beauty and prosperity. Kizzie, as a diminutive, carries a more affectionate and informal tone, often used in familial or close social contexts.
Etymology
Original Form:
Keziah
Evolution:
From the Hebrew name קְצִיעָה (Qetzi'ah), meaning 'cassia', a type of aromatic bark similar to cinnamon. The diminutive form Kizzie evolved as a more casual and endearing variant.
Source:
Biblical texts and linguistic studies on Hebrew names.