Kossi

Kossi is a traditional Ewe name, primarily used in Ghana, Togo, and Benin. The Ewe people, an ethnic group in West Africa, have a naming tradition where children are often named according to the day of the week they were born. Kossi specifically denotes a male child born on a Sunday. This practice is deeply rooted in Ewe culture and spirituality, where each day of the week is associated with certain characteristics and spirits.

This system of day-naming is common among various West African ethnic groups, including the Akan (Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire) with names like Kwasi for Sunday-born males. The Ewe version, Kossi, has maintained its cultural significance and is still widely used today, reflecting a connection to ancestral traditions and the rhythm of life.