Brandisha is of African American origin, derived from the Swahili word "brenda" which means 'fire'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as a unique and empowering name choice for girls. The name Brandisha consists of two parts: 'Bran' meaning 'fire', and '-disha' which is a suffix often used to form names expressing desire or hope, translating roughly to 'desire'. Thus, Brandisha could be interpreted as 'desire for fire', symbolizing passion, enthusiasm, or intense emotions. It is often misspelled or mistaken for Brandice, which further adds to its distinctive character.
"Brandisha had its first five occurrences in 1991."