Kizzy

English

Alternative forms

• Kizzie

Etymology

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

Proper noun

Kizzy

1. A female given name from Hebrew.
   • 1976 Alex Haley, Roots, Reader's Digest:Treasury of Great Books, volume 110 (1977), page 164:

     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.