📖 About Cosette
Cosette is a French name meaning "little thing," immortalized by Victor Hugo's Les Misérables as a symbol of innocence rescued from suffering. The globally beloved musical has made it one of literature's most recognizable names, delicate and rich with redemptive meaning.
📍 Details
- OriginFrench
- Gender♀ Female
- MeaningLittle thing; pet name — immortalized by Victor Hugo
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⭐ Famous People
- Cosette (Les Misérables) — Central character in Victor Hugo's 1862 novel and the subsequent worldwide musical phenomenon, symbolizing innocence, hope, and redemption from poverty and cruelty
- Victor Hugo — French author who created the character Cosette in Les Misérables, one of the greatest novels of the 19th century and one of the most adapted works in history
- Lea Salonga — Filipino singer and actress who provided the singing voice for Cosette (and Éponine) in the original Les Misérables concept album and later voiced Disney princesses
- Amanda Seyfried — American actress who portrayed Cosette in the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables, bringing the character to a new generation