Cosima

Cosima, the kind of elegant and unusual name the British upper classes love to use for their daughters, is given to a handful of baby girls in the US after being chosen by two high-profile celebs in the same month; cool couple Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars as well as supermodel Claudia Schiffer. It was used earlier by celebrity chef Nigella Lawson, while the male form, Cosimo, was given to the son of Marissa Ribisi and Beck.

The most famous Cosima in history had strong musical ties — Cosima Wagner was the daughter of composer Franz Liszt and the wife of composer Richard Wagner. Cosima is well used in Germany, Italy and Greece, but in the US, it was given to only ten baby girls in 2021, the same number who got the name in 2010.

A note on pronunciation: in Germany, Italy, and Spain, they say KO-zee-ma, like cozy ma. In the UK, they rhyme the first syllable with boss. In the US, you can do whatever you want.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

order, beauty, universe

Origin

Italian feminine variation of Cosmo, Greek

Numerology

C is for caress, a loving touch for your loved ones.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

S is for strength, there when needed.

I is for intense, your zest of living.

M is for mighty, your inner strength.

A is for absolute, for you know your mind.

Lucky

Cosima lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Cosima

• (Francesca Gaetana) Cosima (Liszt) Wagner daughter of Hungarian composer Franz Liszt; second wife of German composer Richard Wagner
• Cosima von Bülow Pavoncelli British socialite and philanthropist; daughter of Claus and Sunny von Bülow.
• Cosima De Vito Australian pop singer.
• Cosima Shaw German actress.
• Cosima von Bonin German visual artist.

Cosima in Pop Culture

• Cosima Niehaus character on TV's "Orphan Black" (pronounced "koh,SEEM,uh"), named after the show's real,life science contributor, Cosima Herter
• "Cosima " novel by Grazia Deledda