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Kourage

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Pronounced KUR-ij /ˈkɜː.rɪdʒ/Medium

Meaning: Kourage is a modern K- spelling of the English word courage, used as a virtue name. Courage comes through Old French corage from Latin cor, 'heart' — bravery understood as strength of heart. The name is a word-name choice, which we note honestly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A virtue worn as a name: Kourage spells Courage, from Latin cor — 'heart' (said 'KUR-ij'). A word name, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningKourage is a modern K- spelling of the English word courage, used as a virtue name. Courage comes through Old French corage from Latin cor, 'heart' — bravery understood as strength of heart. The name is a word-name choice, which we note honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#14387 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 21

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420192024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kourage is a modern American respelling of the word courage, given as a virtue name. The word came into English through Old French corage, from Latin cor, 'heart' — bravery as strength of heart. Virtue names have a long history in English naming, from Puritan Faith and Prudence to modern Justice and Legacy, and Kourage belongs to that line. It is a word rather than a traditional name, which we note plainly (said 'KUR-ij').

It is very rare for girls in the U.S. Very rare, bold, and word-plain.

Did you know? Courage comes from the Latin cor, 'heart' — the old idea that bravery is a matter of heart, not muscle. Kourage is the K- spelling used as a given name, and it is plainly a word name, which we note (said 'KUR-ij').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Kourage — Word name from courage; Old French corage, Latin cor 'heart'

Variations

CourageKorageKourrage

Nicknames

KoryKikiRage

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kourage mean?

Kourage is a spelling of the word courage — bravery — which comes from Latin cor, 'heart'. It is a virtue word name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kourage?

It's said KUR-ij /ˈkɜː.rɪdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first, exactly like the word courage.

Is Kourage a boy or girl name?

Kourage is used here as a girl's name; as a word name it can be given to either.

How popular is Kourage?

Kourage is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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