Cosetta

The first name Cosetta means 'the victory of the people' as well as 'the female victor over the people'. It is an Italian diminutive form of Nicole, which is considered a feminine derivation of the name Nikolaus and has its origin in the ancient Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος).

What does the name Cosetta mean?

Cosetta is a girl's name that carries the meanings 'the victory of the people' and 'the female victor over the people'. The Italian diminutive form of Nicole is regarded as the feminine variant of the name Nikolaus and traces back to the ancient Greek word Nikolaos (Νικόλαος). The name is composed of the ancient Greek terms níkē (νίκη) for 'the victory' and laós (λαός) for 'the people', 'the army', or 'the warrior people'. The popularity of the name is also attributed to the veneration of Saint Nicholas, who served as Bishop of Myra in the 4th century. Other variants include Niculina, Cosette, Cozette, Cozetta, Coletta, Colette, Colett, and Coleta. The name gained particular fame through the character Cosetta in Victor Hugo's novel 'Les Misérables'.

Where does the name Cosetta come from?

The etymology of Cosetta is of Greek origin and means 'the victory of the people'. The components of the name consist of the ancient Greek words níkē for 'the victory' and laós for 'the people', 'the army', or 'the warrior people'. The name is primarily common in the Italian language.

How do you pronounce Cosetta?

The pronunciation of Cosetta is three syllables and has a lively rhythm. It is pronounced as 'Ko-set-ta' [koˈzɛta] or [koˈsɛta], with the emphasis on the middle syllable. The soft 's' gives the sound a smooth note, while the double 't' before the open 'a' ending sets a clear accent. This makes Cosetta sound playful, feminine, melodic, lively, and charming.

When is the name day of Cosetta?

The name day for Cosetta is celebrated on December 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Cosetta is a rare first name. It has never ranked in the German first name charts. In Switzerland, the name reached its best placement in 1953 at 698th place in the first name charts. From 1930 to 2024, Cosetta was given about 30 times in Switzerland, placing it at 2,063rd. However, in the last ten years, it has not been given to any child as a first name there.