Boy name
Kosta name meaning
“steadfast, constant”
Kosta means “steadfast, constant” and is a short form of Greek Konstantinos and related European names. Its ultimate source is Latin Constantinus, derived from constans, meaning constant or firm. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is directly connected with the forms Konstantinos and Konstantin.
What does Kosta mean?
Steadfast, constant
In Turkish: kararlı, değişmeden duran
Kosta illustrates a longer name becoming an independent short form. It belongs to the same family as Kostas, Konstantin and Konstantinos. Emperor Constantine provides a historical association, while in Turkish contexts Kosta can occur as a rendering of a Greek personal name.
Origin of the name Kosta
Kosta is a short form of Greek Konstantinos or related European forms. Its ultimate source is Constantinus, derived from Latin constans, meaning 'constant' or 'steadfast.'
How to pronounce Kosta
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kosta/ |
Is Kosta a boy’s name?
Yes, Kosta is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kosta does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kosta
Famous people named Kosta
- Kosta Kortidis · b. 1975
FAQ about the name Kosta
What is the meaning of Kosta?
Kosta means “steadfast, constant”. Kosta is a short form of Greek Konstantinos or related European forms. Its ultimate source is Constantinus, derived from Latin constans, meaning 'constant' or 'steadfast.'
Is Kosta a boy’s name?
Yes, Kosta is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kosta in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kosta nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kosta?
Kosta is of Greek and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Kosta have?
Kosta has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kosta?
Kosta does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Kosta?
Notable people named Kosta include Kosta Kortidis.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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