Drissa

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Drissa means "lion" or "warrior" in Malinke
Pronunciation
DREE-SA(French)
DREE-suh
Popularity
As a traditional West African name, Drissa is not very common outside of the continent. However, it has gained some recognition in recent years as people have become more interested in African culture and history.

cartoon of the name Drissa
Cartoon of Drissa

Drissa Name meanings & History

West African, specifically from the Malinke ethnic group in Mali and Guinea. Drissa means "lion" or "warrior" in Malinke. Form of Idris 1 used in parts of western Africa. Drissa is typically used as a masculine given name, and is rarely used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Drissa: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Drissa:

D: Dutiful,Daddy,Demanding,Doting,Domestic,Determined

R: Rational,Reason,Resourceful,Restless

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

S: Social Standing,Solidity,Sex,Success,Security,Status,Sensuality

A: Aggressive,Assertive,Ambitious,Angry,Argumentative,Action

Drissa is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Refined name
  • a Youthful name

Related Names to Drissa

Other names with similar meanings or roots include Simba (Swahili for "lion"), Leo (Latin for "lion"), and Haron (Arabic for "warrior").