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At a Glance
- Origin
- Disputed/unclear — possibly the Greek island name Kos, or coincidentally identical to the unrelated Slavic word 'kos' ('blackbird')
- Pronunciation
- KOSS
Kos is a name whose roots are still up for debate. It may come from the Greek island of Kos, or it may simply share its spelling by coincidence with the unrelated Slavic word 'kos', which means 'blackbird'. Since the origin isn't settled, you can tell whichever story feels right to your family.
Meaning & Origin of Kos
Origin: Disputed/unclear — possibly the Greek island name Kos, or coincidentally identical to the unrelated Slavic word 'kos' ('blackbird').
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Kos
KOSSIPA /kɒs/
Popularity of Kos
Kos does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
How do you pronounce Kos?
Kos is pronounced KOSS (IPA: /kɒs/).
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