At a Glance
- Meaning
- King or chief
- Origin
- Tswana
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KHOH-see
Kgosi is a Tswana boy's name meaning “King or chief”. It appears in our list of 200+ Baby Names That Mean Warrior — Bold, Brave, and Battle-Ready.
Meaning & Origin of Kgosi
Meaning: King or chief.
Origin: Tswana.
A common claim: Chief, warrior leader Actually: Kgosi translates directly to 'king' or 'chief' in Tswana, with no inherent meaning of 'warrior leader'.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Kgosi
KHOH-see
Popularity of Kgosi
Kgosi doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Kgosi
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