kosta

Kosta is a name and a place name with several uses. In Greek contexts, Kosta is a diminutive or variant of Konstantinos (Constantine) and is commonly used as a masculine given name. In English and other languages, it can appear as Kostas or Kosta, depending on transliteration and local naming conventions.

As a personal name, Kosta is used primarily among Greek-speaking communities and their diaspora. It can function as a standalone given name or as a shortened form of Konstantinos. In some cases, it may also be encountered as a surname or as part of a longer compound name, though it is less common in those roles.

Kosta refers to a locality in Kalmar County, Småland, Sweden. The town is notable for the Kosta glassworks, one of Sweden’s oldest glass producers. The glassworks helped establish a regional glass industry and contributed to the area’s cultural and economic development. In the later 20th century, the Kosta glassworks became associated with the Kosta Boda brand, a well-known name in artistic glassware.

In contemporary usage, Kosta appears primarily as a given name and as a place name. Its recognition outside of these contexts is limited, and it is not tied to a single universal meaning beyond its linguistic and geographic associations.