Holy, sacred, or pure
Derived from the Semitic root Q-D-Ε , which signifies holiness or being set apart. It is closely related to the Arabic word 'Qadisha' and the Hebrew 'Kadosh', often used to describe sacred places or spiritual purity. In some contexts, it is associated with the Qadisha Valley in Lebanon, a site of significant religious history.
Less common today
Kadisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,871 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
