Cosimo

Cosimo is a masculine first name and the Italian variant of the Greek name Kosmas. Its meanings range from 'the adorned' to 'the orderly' and is derived from the ancient Greek term kósmos (κόσμος), which stands for 'order, adornment, brilliance, and honor'.

What does the name Cosimo mean?

The first name Cosimo comes from Italian and is derived from the ancient Greek Kosmas. It means 'the adorned' or 'the orderly' and refers to the ancient Greek word kósmos (κόσμος), which is associated with 'order, adornment, brilliance, and honor'. A prominent example of this name is Cosimo de' Medici (1389-1464), who belonged to the influential Medici family and played a crucial role in the rise of Florence. Variants of Cosimo include Cosmas (Latin), Cosmin (Romanian), Cosmo (Italian, English), Cosmos (English), Cosme (Spanish), Kosimo (German), Kosma (Polish), and Kosmo. The female counterpart of the name is Cosima.

Where does the name Cosimo come from?

Cosimo is a masculine first name with ancient Greek roots and means 'the adorned' or 'the orderly'.

How do you pronounce Cosimo?

The pronunciation of Cosimo is three syllables and has a soft, rounded sound structure. The name is usually pronounced as 'Ko-si-mo' [ˈkɔzimo] or [ˈkɔsimo]. It begins with a darker O sound, while the voiced S or Z in the middle syllable adds dynamism. The open O at the end of the name gives it a harmonious finish. Cosimo conveys an elegant and melodious aura – spirited, warm, and present.

When is the name day of Cosimo?

The name day of Cosimo is celebrated on September 26, in memory of Saints Cosmas and Damian.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Cosimo enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,073rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 1939 when it reached 201st place. In the last ten years, Cosimo has been given as a first name about 190 times, placing it 1,658th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,620th.

Nicknames & pet names

Cosi / Cosim / Cosmo / Mimmo

Similar first names

Famous people

• Cosimo Antonelli (Italian water polo player)
• Cosimo Bartoli (1503–1572), Italian humanist, translator, art theorist, and diplomat
• Cosimo Boscaglia (Italian philosopher)
• Cosimo Bottegari (composer from Italy)
• Cosimo Caliandro (Italian long-distance runner)
• Cosimo Cavallaro (Canadian artist)
• Cosimo Chirico (Italian football player)
• Cosimo Citiolo (German singer)
• Cosimo Commisso (Canadian footballer)
• Cosimo Daddi (painter from Italy)
• Cosimo Damiano Fonseca (Italian historian)
• Cosimo Damiano Lanza (pianist from Italy)
• Cosimo dei Migliorati (1336–1406), Pope Innocent VII
• Cosimo the Beautiful (character in the book Inkheart/Inkworld/Inkdeath)
• Cosimo di Medici (nobleman from Italy)
• Cosimo Fancelli (painter from Italy)
• Cosimo Fanzago (Italian architect)
• Cosimo Filane (German singer)
• Cosimo Fusco (actor from Italy)
• Cosimo Gamberucci (painter from Italy)