Surname · African origin
Nkosi
Meaning
The surname Nkosi means King, chief (Zulu).
Origin
African
Type
other
The origin of the surname Nkosi
Nkosi means “king” or “chief” in Zulu and other Nguni languages.
What kind of surname is Nkosi?
Nkosi is a other surname. It belongs to the African naming tradition — you can read how African surnames were formed on our African last names page.
Other African surnames
Abebe
The flower has bloomed (Amharic)
Adebayo
The crown meets joy (Yoruba)
Adeyemi
The crown befits me (Yoruba)
Afolabi
Born into honour (Yoruba)
Dlamini
A major Nguni clan name
Keita
A Mandinka royal clan name
Mensah
Third-born son (Akan)
Moyo
Heart (Shona)
Ndlovu
Elephant (Zulu/Ndebele)
Okafor
Boy born on Afor market day (Igbo)
Other other surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Nkosi mean?
The surname Nkosi means King, chief (Zulu). Nkosi means “king” or “chief” in Zulu and other Nguni languages.
Where does the surname Nkosi come from?
Nkosi is a surname of African origin.
What kind of surname is Nkosi?
Nkosi is a other surname.
What are other African surnames?
Other African surnames include Abebe, Adebayo, Adeyemi, Afolabi, Dlamini, Keita.