Kofi

Meaning born on Friday
Origin African
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ko-fi

About Kofi

Rich with cultural heritage, Kofi brings West African tradition into contemporary naming conversations with grace and dignity. This name carries deep significance within Akan culture, traditionally given to boys born on Fridays, connecting your son to centuries of cultural wisdom and community values. The gentle sounds create warmth and approachability, while the name's distinctiveness ensures memorable first impressions. Kofi represents an excellent choice for families honoring African heritage or parents seeking to embrace global naming traditions with authenticity and respect. The two-syllable structure provides perfect balance—substantial enough to carry weight, simple enough for easy pronunciation across different linguistic backgrounds. Parents choosing Kofi often value cultural connection, diversity, and meaningful selection over popularity trends. The name projects kindness and strength simultaneously, suggesting someone grounded in tradition while confidently navigating modern spaces. Kofi's growing recognition in diverse communities reflects increasing appreciation for culturally significant names. It offers your son an identity rooted in rich history while remaining perfectly suited to contemporary life, building bridges between heritage and future with every introduction.

Nicknames for Kofi

Kof
Fi
Ko
Kofi

Famous People Named Kofi

Kofi AnnanFormer Secretary-General of the United Nations
Kofi KingstonGhanaian-American professional wrestler
Kofi SiriboeGhanaian-American actor
Kofi AwoonorGhanaian poet and diplomat
Kofi Abrefa BusiaFormer Prime Minister of Ghana
Kofi JantuahGhanaian boxer
Kofi CoomsonGhanaian entrepreneur and author
Kofi NtiGhanaian musician
Kofi OwusuGhanaian footballer
Kofi CockburnJamaican-American basketball player
Kofi AgawuGhanaian musicologist
Kofi OpareGhanaian-American soccer player
Kofi BaduGhanaian pastor and gospel singer
Kofi KodjaTogolese footballer
Kofi KinaataGhanaian musician
Kofi DanningAustralian soccer player
Kofi AsamoahGhanaian filmmaker
Kofi Atta Annan IIKing of the Akan people in Ghana
Kofi AbbensettsGuyanese-British playwright

Characters Named Kofi

Kofi AkinCharacter in the novel "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi
Kofi PeprahCharacter in the TV series "An African City"
Kofi FranklinCharacter in the film "Something New"
Kofi KankamCharacter in the TV series "Six Degrees of Separation"
Kofi MensahCharacter in the book "Wife of the Gods" by Kwei Quartey
Kofi SolomonCharacter in the TV series "Empire"
Kofi AnsahCharacter in the novel "Ghana Must Go" by Taiye Selasi
Kofi BonsuCharacter in the TV series "The Good Place"
Kofi Middleton MendsCharacter in the film "Shaft" - 2019
Kofi XCharacter in the TV series "Heroes Reborn"
Kofi KingstonCharacter in the video game series "WWE 2K"

Other Popular Names Beginning with K

Killian
Kylo
Khalil
Khaza
Kasen
Kabir
Kenji
Kian
Kane
Kingston