Philisa is of African origin, specifically from the Zulu and Swazi languages of South Africa and Eswatini. It means "peace" in these languages. The name Philisa is often used among the Zulu and Swazi peoples as a unisex name, reflecting their hopes for peace and harmony. It's pronounced /fiːˈliːsə/.
"Philisa had 17 children named over these years, with a gap of four years between the first two batches."