Gender: Unisex
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Black
Pronunciation: KOO-roh, /ˈkʊroʊ/, K Y UH R OW
Popularity Rank: #42,933
Kuro is a Japanese name that means 'black'. It is often used as a surname or given name, and is associated with qualities such as mystery, strength, and elegance.
The name Kuro is of Japanese origin and means Black. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kuro is commonly found in Malaysia, France, Nigeria, and 61 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KOO-roh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkʊroʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K Y UH R OW
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
UH: Pronounce as in "book" (B UH K)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Kuro is recorded 739 times globally, ranking it as the 42,933th most common name worldwide.
Kuro is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 108 occurrences, making it the 9,404th most popular name in the country.
In Chile, the name Kuro is found among 1 in every 13201 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #9,404 | 1 : 18,431 |
| France | #12,117 | 1 : 16,718 |
| Nigeria | #9,410 | 1 : 19,328 |
| Chile | #7,194 | 1 : 13,201 |
| Italy | #22,195 | 1 : 31,960 |
| United States of America | #38,398 | 1 : 54,822 |
| Mexico | #17,196 | 1 : 30,027 |
| Russia | #11,326 | 1 : 13,562 |
| Spain | #14,379 | 1 : 25,092 |
| Hong Kong | #9,676 | 1 : 17,677 |
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