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Origin: Ghanaian

Meaning: Born on Sunday; Kosi River

Kosi is a gender-neutral name that comes rich in origins. In Ghanaian, Kosi is a masculine name meaning “born on Sunday” and a form of Kwasi, from the Akan word Kwasíada. The Akan people throughout Ghana and the Ivory Coast often honor a tradition of naming their children after the day of the week they were born. If you’re expecting baby to arrive on Sunday, Kosi is an endearing choice and a bonus if you wish to link baby to their ancestry. In Indian-speaking communities, Kosi is typically given to girls and refers to the Kosi River flowing through China, Nepal, and India. Though youthful and light, Kosi offers baby a worldly appellation steeped in ancestral significance.