Kovu
Meaning
"scar"
Origin: Swahili
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,060
- Total SSA Count
- 15
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Ko
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"scar"
Origin: Swahili
"something precious and valuable"
Origin: English
Treasure is more popular, ranked #821 vs #6060 for Kovu.
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Treasure is more popular, ranked #821 compared to Kovu at #6060 in the United States.
Kovu means "scar" (Swahili origin). Treasure means "something precious and valuable" (English origin).
Kovu is primarily a boy name. Treasure is primarily a girl name.