The baby name Gurutz is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡuɾuts/ (approx. GOO-ruts; final sound like 'ts' in 'cats').
Gurutz is Basque in Origin.
The baby name Gurutz is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡuɾuts/ (approx. GOO-ruts; final sound like 'ts' in 'cats').
Gurutz is Basque in Origin.
Gurutz is a masculine Basque given name meaning “cross.” It stems from Basque gurutze “cross,” a word widely considered to be a borrowing from Latin crux, crucis via Romance. The name carries clear Christian symbolism (faith, protection, sacrifice) long embedded in Basque place‑names and devotional practices.
As a personal name, Gurutz is rare but identifiable in the Basque Country, with documented modern usage during the 20th‑century Basque linguistic and cultural revival. A notable bearer is the neurologist Gurutz Linazasoro. Closely related forms include the feminine Gurutze and the Iberian cognate Cruz (Spanish/Portuguese); Catalan Creu and Occitan Crotz are parallel Romance variants. The element appears in toponyms such as Gurutzeta (“place of the cross”). While not tied to a single feast, name‑day observances often align with Holy Cross traditions, notably 3 May (Día de la Cruz) or 14 September (Exaltation of the Cross).
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #898 | 33 | 5,610 |
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