nosa

Nosa is a term used as a proper noun in several contexts. When written as nosa, it most commonly appears as a personal name in Nigeria, where it is used as a masculine given name or nickname. In many Nigerian communities, Nosa is heard as a stand-alone name and can also function as a diminutive form of longer names that contain the root Nosa. The name has appeared in Nigerian media and music, reflecting its ongoing use in contemporary culture.

NOSA is also an acronym assigned to multiple organizations. The most widely recognized is the National Occupational Safety Association in South Africa, which provides safety auditing, training, and consulting services. Other bodies and initiatives in different countries use NOSA as an acronym for variants of safety, open source, or nonprofit organizations.

Because nasal or case variations of the term carry different meanings, the interpretation of nosa depends on context, including capitalization, language, and local naming practices. In written text, capitalization often helps distinguish between a personal name (Nosa) and an acronym (NOSA).

See also: Nosa (disambiguation).