Kossi
Meaningborn on Sunday · Ewe
Kossi is an African boy name meaning “born on Sunday”, with Ewe roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kossi
Kossi is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on Sunday”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Kossi at school.
Origin:African names
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
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Questions about the name Kossi
What does the name Kossi mean?
Kossi means “born on Sunday” and comes from Ewe. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Sunday (“Sunday”), Domingo (“Sunday”), Kwesi (“born on Sunday”) and Akwasi (“born on Sunday”).
What is the origin of the name Kossi?
Kossi is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Ewe. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Kossi a boy or girl name?
Kossi is a boy name.
What names are similar to Kossi?
If you like Kossi, you might also like Sunday, Domingo, Kwesi and Akwasi.
What should I know before naming my baby Kossi?
Kossi is an African boy name meaning “born on Sunday”, with Ewe roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.