Sweet
Mandisa is a name of Xhosa origin meaning 'sweet'. It is traditionally given to girls in South Africa and carries a connotation of pleasantness and joy. The name gained some recognition in the United States through the late contemporary Christian singer Mandisa.
Less common today
Mandisa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,790 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Grammy-winning contemporary Christian recording artist
South African jurist and Deputy Chief Justice
South African activist and political leader