kuski

Kuski is a name that may refer to a surname, a given name, or a toponym in certain Slavic-language regions. In Poland and neighboring countries, Kuski appears in civil records and family histories as a surname and, less commonly, as a given name. The spelling variant Kuska is also found, often as a diminutive form in family names.

The exact origin of Kuski is unclear. The element kus- appears in various Slavic roots, and the name may derive from occupational, descriptive, or patronymic origins in the medieval period. The surname is attested in Central Europe and among diaspora communities in North America and Western Europe.

In contemporary usage, Kuski is encountered as a nickname or online handle, especially in gaming and social networks. It also appears as a character name in some fictional works, though it does not designate a single widely known figure or concept.