Kokou
Fact sheet
- Name
- Kokou
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The masculine first name Kokou represents a variant of the Ghanaian name Kwaku. Its figurative meaning is 'the one born on Wednesday'.
What does the name Kokou mean?
Kokou is a masculine name form that is derived from the Ghanaian Kwaku. The name figuratively describes the meaning 'the one born on Wednesday'. Its roots lie in the West African languages Akan and Ewe, derived from the word wukuo, which stands for 'born on Wednesday'. An alternative spelling is Kweku.
Where does the name Kokou come from?
The name Kokou has its origins in the Akan and Ewe languages and means 'the one born on Wednesday'.
How do you pronounce Kokou?
Kokou is pronounced like 'Koh-koh'.
Popularity
In Germany, Kokou is considered a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840 on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2014, reaching 3,829. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it at 5,448 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,934. Global popularity and frequency of Kokou are also noteworthy.
Famous people
- Kokou Agbemadon (Togolese politician)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kokou
What is the origin of the name Kokou?
The name Kokou has its roots in the West African languages Akan and Ewe and means 'the one born on Wednesday'.
What does the name Kokou mean?
Kokou figuratively denotes the meaning 'the one born on Wednesday', derived from the term wukuo.
How popular is the name Kokou?
Kokou is a traditional Ghanaian name that is valued in Ghana and among people of African descent, but is less common outside of these communities.