Kru

Kru Meaning & Origin

About Kru
The name "Kru" is of African origin and is commonly used in Liberia and Ivory Coast. It is derived from the Kru people, an ethnic group known for their seafaring and trading skills. The name "Kru" signifies strength, resilience, and adaptability, reflecting the characteristics of the Kru people who have historically navigated the challenging waters of the Atlantic Ocean and thrived in various occupations such as fishing, trading, and maritime activities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kru are male.

Kru Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 48.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K600
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R UW1
🌐 IPA
/kru*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kru in Braille

Here's how to represent Kru in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kru in braille

How to Spell the Name Kru in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kru using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kru in sign language

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