Boy Name
Nkosi
"King or chief; a royal title used as a given name in Southern Africa."
About the Name Nkosi
Meaning
King or chief; a royal title used as a given name in Southern Africa.
Origin
Zulu/Xhosa (African)Gender
Boy
First Letter
NNkosi is a boy name of Zulu/Xhosa (African) origin. The name means "King or chief; a royal title used as a given name in Southern Africa." and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with N or explore other Zulu/Xhosa (African) names.
Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
-- 1960
#36 1970
#22 1980
#121 1990
#121 2000
#53 2010
#21 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Nkosi
- NJ Nkosi Johnson (South African AIDS activist)