Find out how popular the first name Cisse has been for the last 1 years (from 2018 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cisse by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Cisse is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cisse.

The history of the first name Cisse

The given name Cisse originates from the Wolof language spoken in Senegal and The Gambia. It likely derives from the Wolof word "cisees" which means "horse". The name has been in use since at least the 15th century when the Wolof people inhabited the region along the coast of West Africa.

Cisse does not appear to have any specific historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it was a common name among the Wolof ethnic group and nobility. Some of the earliest recorded examples date back to the 16th century during the reign of the Jolof Empire in present-day Senegal.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Cisse was Cisse Maali, a 16th-century Wolof military leader and advisor to the Damel (king) of the Jolof Empire. Another notable figure was Cisse Mbodj, a 17th-century Wolof nobleman and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiations with the French and Portuguese during the early colonial period.

In the 19th century, Cisse Senghor was a prominent Wolof Muslim cleric and scholar who authored several works on Islamic teachings and Wolof culture. Cisse Mbaye (1891-1963) was a Senegalese politician and one of the founding members of the Senegalese Democratic Bloc, a political party that advocated for independence from French rule.

More recently, Cisse Salif Keita (born 1949) is a famous Malian singer and songwriter, known for his contributions to the Afro-pop genre. He has been a leading figure in Malian music for several decades and has received numerous awards and accolades for his work.

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