Koso is an
Angami Naga
The Angamis are a major Naga ethnic group native to the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland. The Angami Nagas are predominantly settled in Kohima District, Chümoukedima District and Dimapur District of Nagaland and are also recognized as one of ...
surname
In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community.
Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...
in Nagaland. It is a family name of the Yeri-mi clan from
Viswema
Viswema (), is a Southern Angami Naga village located 22 km south of Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, India. With a resident population of 7417, it is the second biggest village in the state and is part of the contiguous built-up of the K ...
. The descendants are referred to as ''Kosonümiko''.
Notable people
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Viseyie Koso
Viseyie Koso (born 25 March 1984) is an Indian professional Sepak Takraw player from Nagaland. In 2010, Koso became the first Naga sportsman to represent India at the 2010 Asian Games held in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. He also participated in ...
(b. 1984), sportsperson
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Vizol Koso (1914–2008), first Naga
pilot
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(
Royal Indian Air Force
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The Indian Air Force was offi ...
during
World War II
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) and Chief Minister of Nagaland (1974–1975; 1977–1980)
See also
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Angami name
An Angami name (including Chakhesang, the former Eastern Angami) consists of a given name followed by a middle name and a surname, as used by the Angami and Chakhesang Nagas in the Indian state of Nagaland. Angami names (given and surname) are us ...
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Koso (disambiguation) (other meanings)
References
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Naga-language surnames