Find out how popular the first name Koti has been for the last 1 years (from 1989 to 1989) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Koti by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Koti is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1989, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Koti.

The history of the first name Koti

The name Koti has its origins in the Finnish language. It is believed to have emerged in the early 19th century as a diminutive form of the Finnish name Kotivalo, which means "home light" or "light of the home." Koti itself means "home" or "dwelling" in Finnish.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Koti dates back to the mid-19th century. In 1857, a Finnish artist named Koti Höckert was born in Turku, Finland. He is best known for his landscape paintings and depictions of rural life in Finland.

In the late 19th century, Koti Armas Elovaara, a Finnish farmer and politician, was born in 1877. He served as a member of the Finnish Parliament from 1919 to 1922, representing the Agrarian League (now the Centre Party).

In the early 20th century, Koti Kyöstilä, a Finnish writer and journalist, was born in 1906. She is known for her novels and short stories that explored themes of love, relationships, and the challenges faced by women in Finnish society.

Another notable figure with the name Koti was Koti Armas Eloranta, a Finnish actor and singer who lived from 1912 to 1989. He had a successful career in both film and music, and was particularly popular for his comedic roles and performances of Finnish folk songs.

In more recent times, Koti Iitti, a Finnish painter and sculptor, was born in 1940. He is known for his abstract and modernist works, which often explore themes of nature and the human form.

While the name Koti has its roots in the Finnish language and culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, albeit to a lesser extent. However, the majority of historical references and notable individuals with this name can be traced back to Finland and its rich cultural heritage.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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