Kruno is a Croatian male given name, serving as a short form of Krunoslav. The longer name Krunoslav is composed of the Slavic elements kruna "crown" (derived from Latin corona) and slava "glory", thus meaning "crown of glory." Notable Bearers Notable individuals named Kruno include Kruno Ivančić (born 1994), a Croatian football player, and Kruno Prijatelj (1922–1998), a Croatian art historian. Others who share the full form Krunoslav include Krunoslav Babić (1875–1953), a zoologist; Krunoslav Draganović (1903–1983), a Bosnian Croat priest and Ustaše functionary; Krunoslav Hulak (1951–2015), a chess player; Krunoslav Jurčić (born 1969), a football manager and player; Krunoslav Lovrek (born 1979), a football player; Krunoslav Rendulić (born 1973), a football manager and player; Krunoslav Simon (born 1985), a basketball player; Krunoslav Sekulic (born 1961), an Austrian ice hockey player; and Krunoslav Slabinac (1944–2020), a pop singer. Cultural Significance Within Croatian naming conventions, abbreviations like Kruno are common affectionate or colloquial forms, often used in everyday settings. The name embodies a sense of regal honor, reflecting the rich Slavic onomastic tradition of combining noble concepts. Meaning: "Crown of glory" (through Krunoslav) Origin: Slavic, originally from kruna (crown) and slava (glory) Type: Short form of Krunoslav Usage Regions: Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina