At a Glance
- Meaning
- The fast-growing climbing vine that blankets the American South
- Origin
- Japanese
- Pronunciation
- KOOD-zoo
Kudzu is a Japanese name meaning “the fast-growing climbing vine that blankets the American South”. It appears in our list of 200+ Southern Gothic Baby Names With Dark Charm and Romance.
Meaning & Origin of Kudzu
Meaning: The fast-growing climbing vine that blankets the American South.
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Kudzu
KOOD-zooIPA /ˈkʊdzuː/
Popularity of Kudzu
Kudzu doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Kudzu
Similar Names
Laurel · Juniper · Iris · Linden · Indigo · Levee
