Kokouvi
/ kɔ-kɔ-VEE /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇬 Togo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Traditional
Meaning & Etymology
Born on Saturday
Born on Saturday
Etymology
The name ‘Kokouvi’ is derived from the Ewe words ‘kɔkɔ’ (Saturday) and ‘vi’ (child).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Gbe
Cultural context
In Ewe culture, the day of the week on which a child is born is significant and often influences the choice of name. Kokouvi, meaning ‘born on Saturday’, reflects this tradition.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the day of birth and is believed to influence the child’s destiny and character.