Shona

Nyasha

Pronounced NYAH-shahShare

Meaning: Mercy

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Nyasha is a Shona name meaning “mercy.”

Nicknames

  • Nya

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Nyasha comes from Shona.

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