Cosette
Cosette is a girls' name of French origin meaning “little thing, victorious people.” Cosette was immortalized by Victor Hugo in Les Miserables as the name of the orphaned girl raised by Jean Valjean.
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how do you pronounce Cosette?
koh-ZET
more about Cosette
Though Hugo likely derived it from the French 'chosette' (little thing), the name has transcended its humble meaning to embody resilience, grace, and the triumph of goodness over hardship.
the history of Cosette
Cosette is a character in Victor Hugo's 1862 novel Les Misérables. Her birth name was Euphrasie, and as the orphaned child of an unmarried mother deserted by her father, Hugo gave her no surname; in the novel she is also mistakenly called Ursule, Lark or Mademoiselle Lanoire.
who are famous people named Cosette?
- Cosette (central character in Victor Hugo's Les Miserables)
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quick answers about Cosette
What does the name Cosette mean?
Cosette means “little thing, victorious people”.
What is the origin of the name Cosette?
Cosette comes from the French naming tradition.
How popular is the name Cosette?
Cosette has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Cosette a boy or girl name?
Cosette is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Cosette?
Cosette is pronounced koh-ZET, with 2 syllables.
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