Kuro
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- Name
- Kuro
- Gender
- Boy name
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The masculine first name Kuro, also spelled Kurō, comes from Japanese and literally means 'the ninth son'. The composition of the name consists of the Japanese word ku (九), which means 'nine' or 'ninth', and rō (郎), which means 'son'. Traditionally, this name is given to the ninth son in a family.
What does the name Kuro mean?
Kuro, also known as Kurō, means 'the ninth son', derived from Japanese. The terms ku (九) for 'nine, ninth' and rō (郎) for 'son' form the basis of the name. Because of this special meaning, Kuro is not very common.
Where does the name Kuro come from?
The name Kuro has its roots in Japanese and carries the meaning 'the ninth son'. It is composed of the Japanese term ku (九) for 'nine, ninth' and rō (郎), which means 'son'. The language of the name is Japanese.
How do you pronounce Kuro?
Kuro is pronounced as 'Ku-ro'.
Popularity
Kuro is a rather rare first name in Germany. It currently ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common masculine first names. Kuro reached its highest ranking in 2023 at 5,488th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 7,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,916th.
Famous people
- Kuro (character) (Character from the video game Ori and the Blind Forest.)
- Kuro (Sleepy Ash) (Main character of the anime/manga SerVamp)
- Kuro Bara (character from the anime Ashita no Nadja)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kuro
What does the name Kuro mean?
The name Kuro means 'the ninth son'. It is composed of the Japanese terms 'ku' (九) for 'nine' and 'rō' (郎) for 'son'.
Where does the name Kuro come from?
Kuro has its roots in Japanese and is used there as a masculine first name.
How popular is the name Kuro?
Due to its special meaning, Kuro is not very common and belongs to the rare names.