kizzy

/ˈkɪzi/

Etymology

From a pet form of Kezia. Explained as a Mandinka name by Alex Haley in Roots (1976).

kizzy means A female given name from Hebrew. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

name

A female given name from Hebrew.“In Mandinka it meant, "You stay here". [ - - - ] Bell was indignant when she heard the name. "Kizzy! Ain't nobody never heared of dat name! Ain't gon' no nothin' but stir up trouble." But Kunta explained its meaning, and she relented.”