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Kura

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KOO-rah'KOO-rah'2 syllables
🇯🇵Japanese
Practical

MEANING

Warehouse

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Japanese word 倉 (kura), meaning warehouse or storehouse.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japan, the word 'kura' is often associated with storage and preservation, reflecting careful management and safekeeping.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, 'kura' were important structures in Japanese towns and villages, often used to store grain and other goods.

🇳🇿Maori
Calm

MEANING

Treasure

ORIGIN

Maori

ETYMOLOGY

In Maori, 'kura' can mean treasure or red, and sometimes refers to education or knowledge.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Maori culture, 'kura' can denote something precious, often related to knowledge and learning.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The concept of 'kura' in Maori culture underscores the importance of wisdom and education, often seen in traditional stories.

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FAQs About Kura

The name Kura means "Warehouse" in Japanese, "Treasure" in Maori.
Kura has Japanese and Maori origins. Derived from the Japanese word 倉 (kura), meaning warehouse or storehouse.
Kura is pronounced KOO-rah (KOO-rah). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Kura include Kuri, Kuki.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Kura include Haru, Aki, Rina.
The most common spelling is Kura. Alternative spellings include Koura, Koorah.
Kura - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations