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Qinisela

/kee-nee-SEH-lah/Xhosa · a boy’s name

“Be steadfast; strengthen for/on behalf of.”

How to say it
kee-nee-SEH-lah
Given to
Boys
Used in
South Africa
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Qinisani“Strengthen; be strong (a plural/formal imperative).”Xhosamale→︎02Qinisile“Steadfast and persevering”Xhosaany→︎