hisa

Hisa is a Japanese given name that is occasionally found as a surname. The meaning of the name depends on the kanji used to write it; when written in kana (ひさ), the form has no fixed meaning by itself.

In Japanese onomastics, many kanji combinations can yield different nuances for the name, with possible associations tied to longevity, duration, or auspicious qualities depending on the chosen characters. Because the meaning is not fixed, individual names can carry personal significance for families and writers based on their chosen kanji.

The name appears in historical records and continues to be used in contemporary Japan. Outside of Japan, Hisa as a personal name is relatively rare, and recognition often depends on context or exposure to Japanese names in media and literature.

When encountered in uppercase as HISA, the term may function as an acronym or initialism in various fields. Such uses are unrelated to the Japanese given name and are typically interpreted according to the specific organizational or technical context in which they appear.