Coos

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Coos - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Coos
C-O-O-S, is a 4-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Coos
KOOS
KOHS
Meaning of Coos
Following after.
Origin of Coos
The name 'Coos' has Dutch origins. It is derived from the Dutch word 'koos', which is a diminutive form of the name Jacobus. 'Jacobus' itself comes from the Latin name 'Iacobus', which is the Latin form of the name Jacob.
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Popularity of Coos
The name 'Coos' is not very popular in modern times. It is considered a rare and uncommon name, especially outside of the Netherlands.
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Etymology of Coos

The name 'Coos' is derived from the Dutch word 'koos', which means 'to choose' or 'to favor'. It is a diminutive form of the name Jacobus, which means 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. The name Jacobus, in turn, comes from the Latin name Iacobus, which has biblical origins.

Cultural Significance of Coos

In Dutch culture, the name 'Coos' does not hold any specific cultural significance. It is simply a diminutive form of the name Jacobus and is used as a given name for boys.