Tokosi Name Meaning & Origin
/toh-KOH-see/Tokosi is most likely a name of Nigerian origin.
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Name Origin
Tokosi is of Yoruba origin, a language and ethnic group in Nigeria. It is a unisex given name that often means 'God has added' or 'God has increased' in Yoruba, used to express gratitude or hope for growth and prosperity.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Nigerian (Yoruba) 85% -
Beninese (Fon) 10% -
Ghanaian (Akan) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Tokosi
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Tokosi
There are no widely known international figures named Tokosi, but it is a common Yoruba name in Nigeria, often given to children as a sign of blessing.
Tokosi Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.