What origin is the name Derisha?

Derisha comes from Irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Derisha — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Derisha

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Derisha

Derisha

Girl

Irish

3 syllables

Derisha is an Irish girl's name meaning "A modern African-American name derived from the name Deirdre, of Irish origin meaning "sorrowful."".

Derisha is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "A modern African-American name derived from the name Deirdre, of Irish origin meaning "sorrowful."". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Derisha mean?

A modern African-American name derived from the name Deirdre, of Irish origin meaning "sorrowful."

How popular is Derisha?

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What does Derisha mean?

Derisha is a girl name of Irish origin meaning "A modern African-American name derived from the name Deirdre, of Irish origin meaning "sorrowful."".

How popular is Derisha?

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Brother names that go with Derisha

Liam Aiden Aidan Sean Declan Patrick

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Derisha.

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Derisha at a glance

Letters: 7
Syllables: 3
Starts with: D
Ends with: -ha
Vowels: 3 of 7 letters

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Which names have a similar meaning to Derisha?

Derisha means "A modern African-American name derived from the name Deirdre, of Irish origin meaning "sorrowful."" — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Aiden — "Aiden is a spelling of Aidan, from the Irish Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'. Aodh was a Celtic god of fire." (Irish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)