What does the Japanese word kurama mean?

Kurama (鞍馬) is a Japanese toponym, derived from the word "kura" meaning "saddle", and "ma / uma" meaning "horse". The name is most commonly associated with the following:

- Mount Kurama (鞍馬山), a mountain located in the northwest of Kyoto, Japan. It is renowned for its picturesque views, hiking trails, and numerous temples.

- Kurama-dera (鞍馬寺), a Buddhist temple located on the slopes of Mount Kurama. It is known for its association with the legendary warrior monk Sōjobō, and for the famous Kurama Fire Festival.

- Kurama, Kyoto (鞍馬), a district in the northwest of Kyoto, Japan, which includes Mount Kurama and Kurama-dera temple.

- Kurama Shrine (鞍馬神社), a Shinto shrine located on the slopes of Mount Kurama, dedicated to the deities Tenman-gu and Yakuo-in.