Birthdays are always important and remind us to care about the one we love and celebrate with her/him. In a big family, even if you are not as close as siblings to your cousins, they will hold a special place in your life. It is an opportunity to show your appreciation and strengthen your bond with your cousin. So, giving a birthday wish to them is a necessity but sometimes can be a challenge. If you’re struggling to find the right words, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with over 70 unique birthday wishes.  Read on to find the perfect message that will make their birthday extra special.

Unique Birthday Wishes

10 General Birthday Wishes for Cousin

  • Dear Cousin! I hope your birthday is filled with love and laughter. You are the best in the world and deserve everything best in the world. 
  • Wish you all the best. May you be happy and pretty. Love you! Cousin! Best you in the world.
  • To my dear cousin: you are amazing, you are fantastic. Happy birthday!
  • Warmest wishes on your special day, dear cousin. May your birthday be as incredible as yours.
  • Wishing you blessings, laughter and precious moments to share. Happy birthday, cousin.
  • Cheers to the birthday! Happy birthday to you, dear cousin.
  • To my amazing cousin: May your birthday be just the beginning of a year full of possibilities and shining dreams. All your dreams will come true.
  • I wish you a happy birthday and may you have an unforgettable day and a better tomorrow.
  • Happy birthday to you. May your smile always shine and your heart be full of sunshine.
  • Today is your birthday, may you have a safe year, a happy day, and good health.

10 Short Birthday Wishes for Cousin

  • Happy birthday, cousin! May happiness always be with you.
  • Happy birthday, may you be happy every day!
  • Dear xxx, may you have a safe year and a happy birthday!
  • Happy Birthday, may your dreams come true!
  • Cousin, may you smile and be happy all the time.
  • Happy birthday and may your heart be filled with joy!
  • To my dear XXX, happy birthday, happiness forever!
  • Happy birthday, may you have lots of good luck!
  • XXX, may you be happy every day.
  • Wish you a happy birthday, health, and happiness!
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10 Funny Birthday Wishes for Cousin

  • Dear Cousin, May your birthday candles burn faster than you grow older!
  • Happy Birthday, XXX! Remember, you’re not getting older, just more retro!
  • My dear cousin, Happy Birthday to you and may your age never catch up with your wisdom!
  • Happy Birthday! I hope you are more fun, cool and charming today than you were yesterday!
  • XXX, May every moment of your birthday be full of surprises, except for the sudden increase in age, lol!
  • Best cousin in the world, happy birthday and the cake smells good. But don’t forget to take me with you when you make a wish!
  • Birthdays are nature’s way of telling us to eat more cake! Enjoy every bite, cousin!
  • Happy birthday, cousin! May your day be as bright as your future and as fun as your past!
  • XXX, happy birthday. Be careful when you blow out the candles not to blow the cake away too.
  • Happy birthday, and I hope what you’ve accomplished this year is sweeter than your birthday cake!

10 Emotional Birthday Wishes for Cousin

  • XXX, you are not only my family, but a cherished friend. May your future life be filled with love and blessings. I hope your dream will come true.
  • Happy birthday to the best cousin ever! Your friendship and support means so much to me. May we have many more good times together.
  • Dear cousin, without realizing it you are a year older. I hope that all the things you want to do in the future of your life will be successful.
  • Dear XXX, I have spent so many years with you and I am glad that this year is your XXth birthday. I hope I am still around to celebrate your birthday in the future. You are the best cousin in the world.
  • XXX, happy birthday. On this day of your birthday, may you feel the deep blessings and love from your family and friends.
  • Dear cousin, Happy birthday to you! May your life’s journey be filled with joy and fulfillment, exciting at every step.
  • Happy birthday to the best cousin in the world! Today we celebrate you and the joy and love you bring into our lives. May this day be as special as you are and may all your dreams come true!
  • Happy Birthday to my incredible cousin! Your strength and courage inspire me every day. May your birthday be as wonderful as you are.
  • Dear cousin, I want you to know how much I love and appreciate you. I wish you a very happy birthday, full of love, laughter and happiness.
  • Dear XXX: I am so grateful for all the love, laughter and memories we have shared with you over the years. May today be filled with love, happiness and all your favorite things! Cheers!
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10 Birthday Wishes for a Special Cousin

  • XXX, you are so beautiful and everyone loves you. Me too, you are my favorite cousin, I hope you can be happy forever.
  • XXX, thank you for always giving me warmth and support, may your birthday be filled with love and joy, blessings to the special you.
  • XXX, you are the pride of the family, happy birthday to you, may your future be brighter and more brilliant.
  • XXX, you are the most beautiful and special being. Age doesn’t matter. I hope you are happy every day.
  • XXX, you are unique and I am so grateful to have you in my life. You always surprise me. Happy birthday.
  • XXX, your existence adds so much light and happiness to my life, you are my happiness.
  • XXX, remember last year when you watched the sunrise with me? I’m so grateful for every moment we shared together. Thank you so much. Happy Birthday.
  • XXX, your courage, kindness and spirit make you truly special. Keep it up.
  • XXX, your kindness, integrity and intelligence make you who you are. You are the most special. Happy birthday. May your heart be filled with joy.
  • XXX, don’t be afraid of what people say, it means they see you as a rival. Go for your goals, I’ll support you along the way.

10 Birthday Wishes for Female Cousin

  • Dear sister, I wish you a happy birthday, may you always be young and beautiful, with sunshine and hope in your heart.
  • Dear sister, Happy birthday, you are the most beautiful. May your future be as sweet as this cake.
  • Dear sister, Happy birthday, you know, because of you, our family is so lively. You are everyone’s favorite little sister.
  • Dear XXX, May your tomorrow, and the day after that be as loving and sweet as today. Happy birthday, my favorite big sister. 
  • Dear XXX, even though you are only one year older than me, I admit, you are prettier than me lol. happy birthday.
  • Dear XXX, Happy Birthday, you are graduating next year. I hope your future will be brighter than a shooting star.
  • My dear sister, please continue your feminine strength, your generosity, kindness and love for everyone in the family.
  • Dear sister, we’ve been together since birth, we’re like biological sisters and I know you better than you know me. I hope I’m there for you on every one of your birthdays. Happy birthday.
  • My dear sister, you are the perfect combination of fun and intelligence, come on, there are more adventures waiting for you. Life is full of surprises.
  • XXX, may your birthday be like a beautiful flower, blooming with the most brilliant colors.
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10 Birthday Wishes for Male Cousin

  • Happy birthday, bro! May your day be filled with laughter and adventure.
  • To my cool cousin, may your birthday be as awesome as you are.
  • Happy birthday, cousin, may your day be filled with laughter and adventure.
  • XXX, you are my favorite brother, happy birthday to you, may all your dreams come true.
  • XXX, today is your birthday, I declare that you are the most handsome, LOL!
  • My dear XXX, Happy birthday to you, may your smile always be as bright as sunshine.
  • XXX, Happy birthday, champ! Wishing you success and happiness always. Hope you can get all you want in the future.
  • XXX, you are smart, handsome and loved by so many people. Today is your birthday, I wish you joy and happiness.
  • Dear cousin, you are the youngest brother in this family, always very naughty. Today you are 18, you are an adult. I hope you will find your life career as you like.
  • Happy birthday, cousin! Keep being the rockstar you are.

How to Make Online Birthday Cards for Your Cousin

OK, you have all the desired inspirations, it’s time to make a birthday card. Here are the guides.

Step 1. Prepare the photo. For example, your cousin’s photo.

Step 2. To make an anime-style birthday card, go to Photo to Anime Converter to make the image anime-style first. Choose your favorite style from the left panel. 

Photo to Anime Converter

Step 3. Download the picture.

Step 4. Go to Remove Background to remove the background, because we need to change the background. 

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Step 5. Add another picture (like a balloon) as the new background for better visual effects, by clicking the + icon in the background picture section. Save and download the picture.

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Step 6. Go to Canva to add some text (birthday wishes) on the picture. 

Step 7. Upload your saved picture. Click on the text option, choose a style and enter your wishes. Download the picture and send it to your cousin. 

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Benefits of Sending Birthday Wishes and Birthday Cards

Sending our birthday wishes can bring joy to them and has great benefits in our relationships. Some of the major benefits are listed below: 

💕 Express Care and Respect: Through birthday wishes and cards, we can show our friends and family how much we care and respect them, and make them feel how important they are in the hearts of others.

💕 Enhance Emotional Connection: Sending wishes and cards on special days, such as birthdays, can strengthen the emotional connection between people and make relationships stronger.

💕 Create memories: Receiving birthday wishes and cards often becomes a precious memory for people, and these memories can bring them a lasting sense of joy and happiness.

💕 Spread the joy: Receiving a heartfelt card on the birthday will bring joy to the celebrant and make them feel loved and appreciated.

💕 Keep the tradition alive: Sending birthday cards and wishes helps to maintain and honor traditions, and keep the celebration ceremony in an increasingly digital world.

💕 Personal Expression: With handpicked or handmade birthday cards and customized wishes, you can showcase your personal style and sentiments to uniquely surprise and touch the recipient.

Conclusion

Celebrate this special day for your dear cousin with a personalized gift card full of heartfelt wishes  to make this special bond grow even deeper with the joy of a birthday. With well-prepared wishes, you can reinforce your bond with each other as well as create an everlasting memory together. We have selected 70+  unique birthday wishes for you above, may they convey your deep love and endless gratitude to your cousin.

By Erin Lo

My passion lies in the intersection of technology and storytelling, and I'm thrilled to explore the world of AI and its impact on passport photography. I strive to make complex concepts easy to grasp for readers, sharing the wonders of AI in our everyday lives. Beyond writing, I find inspiration in art, diverse cuisines, and outdoor adventures. Contributing to AiPassportPhotos' innovative approach is an exciting journey, making passport photos and more creative pictures simpler and more efficient through the power of AI.