Krum

Krum is a proper noun used in history, literature, and geography. In historical contexts, Khan Krum was a ruler of the First Bulgarian Empire from approximately 803 to 814. He is credited with strengthening the central authority of the Bulgarian state and with military campaigns against the Byzantine Empire, helping to shape early medieval Bulgaria’s borders and administration.

In fiction, Viktor Krum is a Bulgarian Quidditch player featured in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. He is described as a world-class seeker who represents Durmstrang Institute in the 1994–1995 Triwizard Tournament.

In geography and onomastics, Krum is used as a place name in North America, notably Krum, Texas, a small city in Denton County. The name also appears as a Slavic surname or given name, used by individuals in various countries.