Kosta
Meaning of Kosta
The name Kosta is a male given name of Greek origin, pronounced as KOS-tuh (/ˈkɔstə/). It is a diminutive form of Konstantinos, which means "constant" or "steadfast." The variation Costa is also commonly used. Kosta carries strong cultural and historical significance in Greece, often associated with strength and reliability. In the United States, the name has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, with its highest occurrence in 1971 when it ranked 2813. Although less common today, Kosta remains a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with deep roots and timeless appeal.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as KOS-tuh (/ˈkɔstə/)
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Similar Names to Kosta
Notable People Named Kosta
| Kosta Koufos is a Greek-American professional basketball player who played for the Utah Jazz and is currently a free agent. |
| Kosta Tsonev, a Bulgarian actor and politician, had a successful career in theatre, TV, and cinema before turning to politics and serving in the National Assembly of Bulgaria. |
| Kosta Perović is a Serbian former professional basketball player known for his time with the Golden State Warriors and the Serbian national basketball team. |
| Kosta Čavoški is a Serbian politician and retired professor known for his criticism of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. |
| Kosta Zafiriou is a Swiss musician and music manager, known for his work with bands like Helloween, Axxis, Gotthard, and Krokus, as well as being a founding member of Pink Cream 69, Place Vendome, and Unisonic. |
| Kosta Protić was the first Serbian General and the Chief of the Serbian General Staff. |
| Kosta Petratos is an Australian professional soccer player known for his role as a forward for St George City in NPL NSW. |
| Kosta Grozos is an Australian professional soccer player known for his role as a central midfielder for Newcastle Jets. |
| Kosta Hristić was a Serbian lawyer, diplomat, and Minister of Justice. |
| Kosta Savić is a Bosnian handball player who has played for clubs such as Lokomotiva Brčko, Krško, Bosna Sarajevo, and PAUC handball. |
| Kosta Aleksić is a Serbian professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder at Greek Super League club Panserraikos. |
| Kosta Iliev is a former Bulgarian basketball player who played for Khimik Vidin, CSKA, and the Bulgarian national team. |
| Kosta Hakim, an Egyptian retired boxer born in Alexandria, competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. |
| Kosta Petrović was a Yugoslav architect whose work was featured in the architecture event at the 1936 Summer Olympics. |
| Kosta Dražić is a Serbian football forward currently playing for Bečej. |
