The baby name Osei is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /oʊˈseɪ/ (oh-SAY).
Osei is Akan in Origin.
The baby name Osei is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /oʊˈseɪ/ (oh-SAY).
Osei is Akan in Origin.
Rooted in the Akan languages of Ghana (Asante Twi and Fante), Osei - properly written Ɔsei - is a royal personal name and surname. The term functions as a stool name in Ashanti court culture and is commonly glossed as “noble,” “chief,” or “kingly,” reflecting proximity to ɔhene (“king”) and the chieftaincy system. Though predominantly masculine, it appears across families as both given name and inherited surname due to Akan naming practices.
Osei carries strong historical resonance through Ashanti monarchs such as Osei Tutu I (founder of the Asante state), Osei Kwadwo, Osei Bonsu, and today’s Asantehene, Osei Tutu II. Its prestige fueled steady use in Ghana and the diaspora, where it often signals Ashanti heritage. Variants and spellings include Ɔsei, Osey (less common Fante rendering), and hyphenated compounds like Osei-Tutu and Osei-Kwame. The name connotes leadership, dignity, and ancestral authority.
| Osei Tutu Osei Tutu was a pivotal figure in the history of the Ashanti Empire, known for founding the empire in the late 17th century. He played a crucial role in unifying the Ashanti people and establishing a centralized government, which laid the foundation for the empire's prosperity and influence in West Africa. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GH | 0 | #30 | 439 | 5,396 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #33 | 1,797 | 8,138 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #114 | 386 | 6,973 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #178 | 2 | 4,064 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| NG | 0 | #270 | 3 | 5,926 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #271 | 3 | 6,912 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #291 | 3 | 6,876 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #336 | 4 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| LY | 0 | #430 | 107 | 12,703 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #463 | 4 | 10,523 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #503 | 13 | 19,177 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #557 | 5 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #584 | 4 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #621 | 5 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #660 | 48 | 18,093 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #678 | 5 | 3,552 |
| LB | 0 | #688 | 3 | 13,263 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #760 | 10 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #819 | 8 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2023 | #890 | 9 | 7,053 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #910 | 21 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #920 | 32 | 5,873 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #924 | 12 | 25,931 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #928 | 24 | 16,906 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #940 | 13 | 5,697 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 5 | 14,742 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,066 | 27 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,153 | 26 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,228 | 244 | 10,046 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,229 | 8 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,248 | 7 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,423 | 24 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,603 | 12 | 28,008 |
Osei is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:
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