The Christening

Kossi

Kossi (pronounced ko-SSI) is a boy name of Ewe / Mina origin, used in Togo, Benin, Ghana. It means “Born on a Sunday.”

Jour & circonstances de naissance

More Ewe / Mina names

Abla — Born on a Tuesday (Ablavi: “Tuesday’s daughter”)
Adjo — Born on a Monday
Adjoua — Born on a Monday (Twi tradition); Tuesday in the Baoulé calendar
Affoué — Born on a Friday (Twi tradition); Saturday in the Baoulé calendar
Afi — Born on a Friday
Afriyie — Born at a favourable time; a child of good omen
Ahou — Born on a Wednesday (Twi tradition); Thursday in the Baoulé calendar
Akissi — Born on a Sunday (Twi tradition); Monday in the Baoulé calendar
Amenan — Born on a Wednesday in the Baoulé calendar; the Twi equivalent is Abena (Tuesday)
Amoin — Born on a Saturday (Twi tradition); Sunday in the Baoulé calendar

“Kossi” comes from Ewe / Mina culture (Togo, Benin, Ghana). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.