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Krewe
How to Pronounce Krewe
Pronounced KROO /Λkru/High
Meaning: From the word krewe β a New Orleans Mardi Gras organization that puts on parades (a fanciful spelling of 'crew'); a word-nameLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
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History & Origin
Krewe comes from the word krewe β a New Orleans Mardi Gras organization that hosts parades and balls (an archaic, fanciful spelling of 'crew', itself from French/Latin creue, 'a band, a company, a growth'). A bold, festive, sociable modern word-name (which we note as a recent coinage; said 'KROO').
It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-band-of-revellers at the root, and festive.
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What does the name Krewe mean?
Krewe is the New Orleans word for a Mardi Gras parade club (a fanciful spelling of 'crew').
How do you pronounce Krewe?
It's said KROO /Λkru/ β one syllable.
Is Krewe a boy or girl name?
Krewe is a boy's name.
How popular is Krewe?
Krewe is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.