Tsuru (鶴) is a

Japanese name in modern times consist of a family name (surname) followed by a given name, in that order. Nevertheless, when a Japanese name is written in the Roman alphabet, ever since the Meiji era, the official policy has been to cater to Western expecta ...

. It means

crane Crane or cranes may refer to: Common meanings * Crane (bird), a large, long-necked bird * Crane (machine), industrial machinery for lifting ** Crane (rail), a crane suited for use on railroads People and fictional characters * Crane (surname) ...

, and is used as a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:

Given name

* Tsuru Aoki (1892–1961), Japanese stage and silent film actress *

Tsuru Morimoto is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team. Her father Mamoru Morimoto is former middle distance runner. Club career Morimoto was born on 9 November 1970. She played for Nissan FC. However, the club was disbanded ...

(born 1970), Japanese football player

Surname

* Ayako Tsuru (born 1941), Mexican artist of Japanese descent * Hiromi Tsuru (1960–2017), Japanese voice actress *

Kiso Tsuru (1894 – November 23, 1966), was a Japanese philanthropist who lived in Mexico most of his life and made many contributions to the economies of both Japan and Mexico during the 20th century. Mr. Tsuru helped to build Japanese neighborhoods and ...

(1894–1966), Japanese philanthropist *

Naoto Tsuru is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Hanshin Tigers The Hanshin Tigers (Japanese: 阪神タイガース ''Hanshin Taigāsu'') are a Nippon Professional Baseball team play ...

(born 1987), Japanese baseball player *

Norihiro Tsuru Norihiro Tsuru (都留教博) is a Japanese violinist and composer. He has composed the scores to several anime series, including '' The Heroic Legend of Arslan'', '' Mermaid's Forest'' and '' Mermaid's Scar''. He released his first album "� ...

, Japanese violinist and composer * Shigeto Tsuru (1912–2006), Japanese economist and politician * Toshiyuki Tsuru, anime director {{given name, type=both Japanese feminine given names Japanese-language surnames