Sweet or sweet-natured
Zisha is a Yiddish name traditionally used as a diminutive or variant of the name Sussman, which literally translates to 'sweet man'. It has historically been used within Ashkenazi Jewish communities as a term of endearment that evolved into a formal given name.
Less common today
Zisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,139 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Famous Polish-born strongman and circus performer
Renowned Yiddish poet and playwright
