Kokës

Kokës is a term encountered in Albanian language and toponymy. The base noun koka means “head,” and kokës is an inflected form used in standard Albanian to express relation or possession in the singular, typically translating to “of the head” in English. In written Albanian, kokës appears in contexts where the head-related sense is required, and it is distinct from kokë, the bare nominative form.

In toponymy, Kokës is used as a place name in several Albanian-speaking areas. Settlements bearing the name are generally small villages or localities, and the toponym may reflect historical associations with a feature described as a head or with a local nickname connected to the term.

Linguistic note: Albanian morphology includes inflected forms and postposed definite articles, and kokës illustrates how a base noun like koka can yield variant forms in connected phrases and names. The word is written with the diaeresis ë, in line with standard Albanian orthography.

The use of Kokës as a place name and as an inflected noun form highlights how Albanian toponymy often derives from ordinary nouns and descriptive features, preserving historical meanings in modern geography. For readers seeking related terms, exploring kokë (head) and toponymic naming practices in Albanian regions can provide additional context.