Sisifo at a glance
- Meaning
- Gift
- Origin
- Xhosa
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- SI-si-fo
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Sisipho, Sisiphon, Sissipho, Seesifo, Seesiph, Sysypho
Lucky details for Sisifo
- Number
- 7
- Color
- Sea Green
- Stone
- Amethyst
- Flower
- Water Lily
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Neptune
- Zodiac
- Pisces
- Metal
- Platinum
Sisifo is a Xhosa name meaning “gift”. It is a spelling variant of Sisipho and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Sisifo for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Sisifo reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.
Personality
Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning
Positive Traits
Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker
Negative Traits
Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed
Career Suggestions
Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy
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FAQs about the name Sisifo
What does the name Sisifo mean?
Sisifo means “gift” and comes from a Xhosa root.
Is Sisifo a boy or girl name?
Sisifo is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Sisifo?
Sisifo is pronounced SI-si-fo (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Sisifo?
The lucky number for Sisifo is 7, ruled by Neptune.
What are good nicknames for Sisifo?
Popular short forms include Sisi, Sisy, Siy.
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