Kossi

Kossi is a masculine given name of Ewe origin, widely used among Ewe-speaking communities in Togo and southern Ghana. It is particularly common in coastal and inland regions where Ewe culture has a strong presence, and it has spread through the Ewe diaspora in Europe and the Americas.

In traditional Ewe naming practices, many male names are linked to the day of birth; Kossi is commonly associated with Sunday births, though day-name associations can vary by family and locality. The spelling Kossi is one of several transliterations; in some records it appears as Kossy or Kosi, reflecting regional pronunciation and historical orthography.

As a personal name, Kossi is typically used in combination with a family name and may appear as part of longer compound names. It is primarily a given name rather than a surname, though naming patterns vary by region and household.

The name carries cultural significance within Ewe-speaking communities, serving as an identifier that reflects heritage and linguistic tradition. In contemporary usage, Kossi remains a common name in Togolese and Ghanaian contexts and among the broader Ewe diaspora, illustrating how traditional names persist in modern societies.