Cough
/kawf/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Cough is a English name meaning "This name directly relates to the act of coughing, likely given as a descriptive or nickname based on a perceived characteristic.". The etymology traces back to the Middle English word 'coughen' and the Old English 'cohhian,' both imitative of the sound of a cough.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic kawf
IPA kɔf
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as kawf. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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