Kokumo

Kokumo is a gender-neutral name of Yoruba origin that is rooted in tragedy. Traditionally spelled as Kòkúmọ́, Kokumo is the Americanized form, but it can still connect your child to their heritage. This moniker is an Akibu name, a title given to children thought to be an Akibu spirit. These spirits represent the cycle of life, death, and rebirth, and repeatedly inhabit children who, sadly, die young. Kokumo's meaning, "he will no longer die" or "she will no longer die," is a plea for peace, good health, and longevity for both the child and their family.