Khosi
/ koh-see /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Leader
Meaning & Etymology
Queen
Queen
Etymology
From Zulu khosi meaning ‘queen’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > S group > Nguni
Cultural context
Reflects the respect and leadership qualities attributed to women in Zulu culture.
Symbolism
Represents leadership, power, and the strength of women.
Related names
Similar Names
Thembinkosi
Trust in God
Khayelihle
beautiful home
Mandlenkosi
Power of the chief
Amogelang
Acceptance