Kovu

Kovu Meaning & Origin

About Kovu
The name "Kovu" is of Swahili origin and means "scar" or "mark." It gained popularity through its association with the character Kovu in Disney's animated film "The Lion King II: Simba's Pride." Kovu's name reflects the scar on his face, symbolizing his troubled past and the challenges he faces in his journey towards redemption and acceptance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kovu are male.

Kovu Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 V UW0
🌐 IPA
/kovu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kovu in Braille

Here's how to represent Kovu in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kovu in braille

How to Spell the Name Kovu in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kovu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kovu in sign language

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