Chizuru
Meaningthousand cranes · Japanese
Chizuru is a Japanese girl name meaning “thousand cranes”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Chizuru would score 21 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Chizuru
Chizuru is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “thousand cranes”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Chizuru at school.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese girl names
- Girl name: Naomi · pleasantness
- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Girl name: Reina · queen
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Girl name: Kiyomi · often pure beauty
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
Questions about the name Chizuru
What does the name Chizuru mean?
Chizuru means “thousand cranes” and comes from Japanese. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Chiaki (“often thousand autumns”), Chigusa (“thousand grasses”), Chiharu (“often thousand springs”) and Chihiro (“often a thousand fathoms”).
What is the origin of the name Chizuru?
Chizuru is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Chizuru a boy or girl name?
Chizuru is a girl name.
What names are similar to Chizuru?
If you like Chizuru, you might also like Chiaki, Chigusa, Chiharu and Chihiro.
What should I know before naming my baby Chizuru?
Chizuru is a Japanese girl name meaning “thousand cranes”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.