Meaning and history
Kuno is a German masculine name, originally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element kuoni, meaning “brave” or “bold,” such as Konrad. It has medieval roots and was borne by several German nobles and saints. The related form Cuno also occurs historically. Notable bearers include German zoologist Kuno von Westarp and German artist Kuno Gonschior. The name is unrelated to similarly spelled Japanese words.
In 2015, 5 babies were recorded with the name Kuno, ranking #12,086 among boys.