Ciss

Ciss is primarily a surname of West African origin, commonly rendered without diacritics in official records. It is a variant of the more common Cissé and is found among families in Senegal, The Gambia, Mali, and neighboring regions, as well as in the African diaspora. The name is associated with Wolof and Mandé language communities, and transliteration practices vary by country. In some contexts, Ciss also appears as a given name or middle name, though this usage is much less common.

In technology and other domains, CISS or Ciss may refer to the Continuous Ink Supply System, a method used in printers to deliver ink from external tanks to the print head. The system aims to reduce the cost of printing and extend ink availability, and it has been adopted by hobbyists, service providers, and some manufacturers through third‑party or integrated solutions. The term is capitalized as CISS in most technical literature, though informal usage may vary.