Kosta

English version of Latin Constantia

"steadfastness"

Kosta Origin and Meaning

The name Kosta is a girl's name of Greek origin.

Kosta as a feminine name represents an unusual gender crossover from its traditional masculine usage. More commonly, Kosta is a masculine name in Slavic countries, particularly popular in Greece, Bulgaria, and Serbia as a shortened form of Konstantin or Constantine, meaning 'constant' or 'steadfast.' Its feminine usage is quite rare and may represent a modern trend of gender-neutral naming. The name carries a strong, decisive sound with its crisp consonants while remaining brief and easy to pronounce across multiple languages. For a girl, Kosta offers distinctiveness and strength, potentially derived from family heritage or parents seeking an uncommon name with historical roots.

The name Kosta in Pop Culture

• Kosta or Costa is a short form of Constantine Derived from the Latin name Constantinus.
• The meaning is "constant steadfast" in Latin.
• ·Male Name Variations: Constantine Constantinos, Costa, Costas, Costya, Costel, Dinos, and as a nickname "Gus" possibly from the Latin name Augustus and from the Swedish name Gustav.
• ·Female Variations: Constantia Constantiana, Constantina, Constance and Dina.