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Kizzy

KIH-zee

Kizzy (noun) means a female given name. Example: “Kizzy grew up in a small coastal town.”

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A female given name.
"Kizzy grew up in a small coastal town."
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Etymology

A pet form of the Hebrew name Kezia, popularised in English-speaking countries after appearing as a character name in Alex Haley's 1976 novel Roots.

Origin: Hebrew · First attested 1976

Class of 1976 Kizzy joined the language around 1976.
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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kizzy” mean?

The word “Kizzy” means a female given name.

How do you pronounce “Kizzy”?

“Kizzy” is pronounced KIH-zee (/ˈkɪzi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Kizzy” in a sentence?

Here is “Kizzy” used in a sentence: “Kizzy grew up in a small coastal town.”

What part of speech is “Kizzy”?

“Kizzy” is a noun.

Where does the word “Kizzy” come from?

The word “Kizzy” dates back to around 1976 and comes from Hebrew. A pet form of the Hebrew name Kezia, popularised in English-speaking countries after appearing as a character name in Alex Haley's 1976 novel Roots.

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