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Kurenai
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- Name
- Kurenai
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Kurenai is a female first name from Japan. The direct translation into German is 'the Crimson Red' or 'the Purplish Red'.
What does the name Kurenai mean?
The name Kurenai has its roots in the Japanese language and means 'the Crimson Red' or 'the Purplish Red'. It originates from the expression kure no ai (呉の藍), which describes 'deep red', 'wine red', and 'scarlet'.
Where does the name Kurenai come from?
Kurenai is a female first name of Japanese origin that carries the meaning 'the Crimson Red'.
How do you pronounce Kurenai?
ku-re-nai
Popularity
In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, there is an interesting distribution of the name Kurenai. In Germany, the name is particularly common in Hesse (50%) and Rhineland-Palatinate (50%). In Austria, Kurenai is found 100% in Vorarlberg. In Switzerland, the distribution is seen in St. Gallen (50%) and Uri (50%). If you carry the name Kurenai, it would be helpful if you could share your home region with us to expand our statistics.
Nicknames & pet names
Kuri / Kuro / Nai
Famous people
- Kurenai Yuuhi (character from the anime/manga Naruto)
- Maria Kurenai (character from 'Vampire Knight')
Frequently asked questions about the name Kurenai
Where does the name Kurenai come from?
Kurenai is a female first name from Japan.
What does the name Kurenai mean?
The name Kurenai means 'the Crimson Red' and derives from the expression kure no ai, which describes deep red, wine red, and scarlet.
How popular is the name Kurenai?
Kurenai is well-known in Japan but has a lower prevalence outside the country.