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Kuro

KOO-roh2 syllables
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A Japanese word meaning 'black'. (Modern)

What does Kuro mean?

Modern: A Japanese word meaning 'black'.. Kuro is a Japanese word that translates to 'black', often used to describe color.

Is Kuro a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Kuro in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Kuro in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Kuro suit?

Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Kuro's Nap Time Strategy

As Kuro settled down for a nap, the other dogs whispered, "Do you think he dreams in black and white or in a rainbow of squeaky toys?"

Like Kuro? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.