Kenisha Neoma Baptiste
Spirit like India Arie. Mind like Lauryn Hill. Soul like Erykah Badu.
Last Update: 6/11/2026
the Basics
Name: Kenisha Neoma Baptiste
Pronunciation: (keh-NEE-sha nee-OH-ma bap-TEEST)
Nicknames: Nisha (NEE-shah), Nish (NEESH)
Age: 35
Birthday: July 20
Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'9
Marital Status: Single
Familial Bloodline: Santera, Baptiste
Gift Types:
Ritualist (Channeler)
Career:
Owner of and barista at The Purple Orchid
Part-Owner of The Boozy Book Bar
Residence: Above The Purple Orchid (see her home here)
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Name Meaning
Kenisha, rooted in modern Black American naming tradition; rhythmic, radiant, real.
Neoma, of Greek origin, meaning new moon; rebirth, shadow, and quiet light.
Baptiste, French in root, carrying echoes of devotion and ancestry; lineage made lyrical.
Nickname Meaning
Nisha, smooth and melodic, like something meant to be said slowly. It carries warmth and familiarity. It’s a name that feels like closeness, like hands brushing in passing, like laughter shared low and easy. There’s softness in it, but also quiet confidence… the kind that doesn’t need to be announced to be felt.
Nish, shorter, sharper. It’s the same name stripped down to its essence. It lands quick, intimate, a little more personal. The kind of nickname used by those who know her layers, who’ve seen both her softness and her edge. It feels playful, but there’s weight in it too… like a secret version of her only a few get to hold.
Known Family Members
Eden Ayana Santera (her grandmother)
Saela Noemi LaRue (her cousin)
Corbin ‘Priest’ Amari Toussaint (her great uncle)
Lucien Remiel Santera (her great grandfather)
Fun Facts
She grows her own coffee beans for The Purple Orchid.
Books She’s Featured In
Note: If there’s a glow behind the book, this means she’s a main character in it. No glow? Then she’s a side character.
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