What origin is the name Tsuru?

Tsuru comes from japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Tsuru a popular name?

Tsuru is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Tsuru?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Tsuru — for example Kenji, Ren, Hiro. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

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Q: Is Tsuru a rare name?

Yes. Tsuru does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Tsuru

Tsuru

Girl

japanese

2 syllables

Tsuru is a japanese girl's name meaning "In Japanese culture, this name refers to the stork, a bird that symbolizes the wish for a long life.".

With japanese roots, Tsuru is a girl name that means "In Japanese culture, this name refers to the stork, a bird that symbolizes the wish for a long life.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: japanese
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Japanese culture, this name refers to the stork, a bird that symbolizes the wish for a long life.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Tsuru

Very rare in US records

What does Tsuru mean?

Tsuru is a girl name of japanese origin meaning "In Japanese culture, this name refers to the stork, a bird that symbolizes the wish for a long life.".