kofta/ˈkɒftə/EtymologyBorrowed from Classical Persian کوفْتَه (kōfta, “ground meat”), from کوفْتَن (kōftan, “to grind, break, beat”).kofta means Any of various spicy meatball or meatloaf dishes of the Middle East, Caucasus, South Asia, and the Balkans. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.nounAny of various spicy meatball or meatloaf dishes of the Middle East, Caucasus, South Asia, and the Balkans.