Cosma
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- Name
- Cosma
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- Girl name
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The name Cosma is a shortened form of the female name Cosima and at the same time an Italian variant of the male names Cosmo and Cosimo. All these names are based on the ancient Greek origin of the name Kosmas, which is derived from the ancient Greek word kósmos (κόσμος), meaning 'order, adornment, glory, honor.'
What does the name Cosma mean?
Cosma is a short form of the female name Cosima and is also an Italian variant of the male names Cosmo and Cosimo. Like these names, Cosma has its origin in the ancient Greek term Kosmas, derived from kósmos (κόσμος), meaning 'order, adornment, glory, honor.' Therefore, the first name Cosma can be interpreted as 'the orderly' or 'the adorned.' In the German-speaking world, Cosma is mainly used as a female name, while in Italy it is more commonly male. A prominent bearer of the name is the German actress Cosma Shiva Hagen.
Where does the name Cosma come from?
The name Cosma originates as both a female and male name from ancient Greek, meaning 'the orderly' or 'the adorned.' It is composed of the ancient Greek word kósmos, which means 'order, adornment, glory, honor,' and the form kósmios, which means 'ordered' or 'adorned.' Languages: German, Italian.
How do you pronounce Cosma?
The pronunciation of Cosma is two syllables and clearly structured. In German, the name is typically pronounced as 'Cos-ma' [ˈkɔsma]. It begins with the dark, open 'Cos,' which conveys a certain substance. The soft 'm' smoothly transitions to the second syllable. The final 'a' opens the name and gives it a gentle touch. Thus, Cosma appears calm and characterful – compact in form and harmonious in sound.
When is the name day of Cosma?
The name day of Cosma is celebrated on September 26th in remembrance of Saint Cosmas.
Popularity
Cosma is a common name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2005 at position 882. In the last ten years, the name has been chosen about 110 times as a first name, placing it at 2,306th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,330th.
Nicknames & pet names
Coco / Cooki / Cosi / Cosmi / Cossi / Cossy / Cox
Similar first names
Famous people
- Cosma Orsini (Italian cardinal)
- Cosma Shiva Hagen (actress (daughter of Nina Hagen))
Frequently asked questions about the name Cosma
What is the origin of the name Cosma?
The name Cosma has its origin in ancient Greek and is used as both a female and male name. The word kósmos means 'order, adornment, glory, honor.'
What does the name Cosma mean?
Cosma can be interpreted as 'the orderly' or 'the adorned,' based on its derivation from the Greek kósmos.
How popular is the name Cosma?
In the German-speaking world, Cosma is mainly recognized as a female name, while in Italy it is more commonly male. Popularity varies by region.