Kgosi
Meaning
Chief or leader.
Origin
African
Pronunciation
/ˈkoʊsi/
Traits associated with the name Kgosi:
Dogs named Kgosi tend to be loving, brave, good-natured, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Kgosi?
That you have an appreciation for African culture and history. Kgosi is a title of nobility in many African cultures, and is often used as a name for a leader or ruler.
Is Kgosi a good dog name?
Kgosi has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Kgosi isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Kgosi is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Kgosi was, in the past month, the 6371st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Kgosi is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Kgosi was viewed 33 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Kgosi's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Kgosi is most adored in Virginia, California and New Jersey.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Missouri and New York.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Kgosi.
Kgosi is found in these categories:
african
Means "king" in Tswana and Sotho languages from Southern Africa.
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