Cosima

Cosima is the feminine variant of the name Cosimo, which originates from Italian and traces back to the ancient Greek name Kosmas. The name Cosima carries the meaning 'the Orderly' or 'the Adorned,' derived from the ancient Greek word kósmos (κόσμος), which stands for 'order, adornment, brilliance, honor.'

What does the name Cosima mean?

The feminine form Cosima is derived from Cosimo, the Italian equivalent of the ancient Greek Kosmas. It thus means 'the Orderly' or 'the Adorned' and has its roots in the ancient Greek kósmos (κόσμος), which means 'order, adornment, brilliance, honor.' An alternative spelling is Kosima, while the short form is Cosma. Although the name has its origins in Italy, it is especially common in Germany. Notable bearers include Cosima Wagner (1837–1930), the wife of composer Richard Wagner, as well as presenter Cosima Arabella-Asereba Kiesbauer.

Where does the name Cosima come from?

Cosima is a feminine first name with ancient Greek roots and means 'the Orderly' or 'the Adorned.'

How do you pronounce Cosima?

The pronunciation of the name Cosima is three syllables and melodious. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Ko-si-ma' [koˈziːma]. The name begins with a soft O sound that radiates calm. The stressed middle syllable with a long I brings brightness to the sound, while the open final 'a' provides a harmonious conclusion. This makes Cosima appear elegant, classic, and timeless, with a melodic and feminine character.

When is the name day of Cosima?

The name day of Cosima is celebrated on September 26 (Kosmas and Damian).

Popularity

In Germany, the name Cosima enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 566th on the list of the most common names for girls. Its best ranking was in 2010 at 391st place. Over the last ten years, Cosima has been given as a first name about 910 times, placing it 546th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 543rd. The global popularity and distribution of Cosima is also reflected in the rankings of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Clausima / Co / Coci / Cockie / Coco / Cocochen / Cocolein / Coconut / Cocosnuss / Cocs / Codzima / Coma / Comama / Comasi / Corosima / Corsemine / CosCos / Cose / Cosi / Cosi Dosi / Cosimaus / Cosimosi / Cosimännchen / Cosinus / Cosma / Cosmasi / Cosmi / Cosmia / Cosmonaut / Cosmos / Cossi / Cosy / Cöschen / Horsima / Hosima / Imchen / Koksima / Kosten / Kotzima / Mia / Mimi / Mina / Misi / Sima

Similar first names

Famous people

• Cosima de Vito (Australian singer)
• Cosima Henman (German actress (Der Lehrer))
• Cosima Lehninger (Austrian actress)
• Cosima Niehaus (Character from the series 'Orphan Black')
• Cosima Shaw (Actress from Germany)
• Cosima Viola (Actress)
• Cosima von Bonin (* 1962), German artist)
• Cosima von Borsody (German actress)
• Cosima Wagner (Wife of Richard Wagner (composer))
• Cosinus (In right-angled triangles adjacent side/hypotenuse)