Kossi
Fact sheet
- Name
- Kossi
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Kossi is a West African form of the name Kwasi. This masculine first name carries the meaning 'the one born on Sunday'.
What does the name Kossi mean?
The name Kossi is a West African variant of Kwasi and means 'the one born on Sunday'. Its roots lie in the Akan expression ak-wasi, which stands for 'born on Sunday'. Another form is Kwesi.
Where does the name Kossi come from?
The name Kossi comes from Akan and means 'the one born on Sunday'. It is composed of the Akan words ak and wasi, which mean 'born on Sunday'. The languages associated with this name include African, Ewe, and West African.
How do you pronounce Kossi?
Kossi is pronounced approximately like 'Kossi'.
Popularity
In Germany, Kossi is a rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,867th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best position was in 2011, when it reached 2,275th place. In the last ten years, Kossi has been given fewer than ten times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,518th.
Famous people
- Kossi Agassa (Togolese footballer)
- Kossi Aguessy (Togolese designer)
- Kossi Noutsoudje (footballer from Togo)
- Kossi Prince Segbefia (footballer from Togo)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kossi
What does the name Kossi mean?
Kossi is a West African form of Kwasi and means 'the one born on Sunday'.
Where does the name Kossi come from?
The name Kossi has its roots in Akan and is associated with the Ewe language and other West African languages.
How popular is the name Kossi?
The popularity of the name Kossi varies, but it is common and appreciated in certain regions of West Africa.