Abundant beauty; from "hiro" + "mi"
Name Profile
Hikaru
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Hikaru.
Primary meaning
Light; radiance; from Japanese "hikaru"
Pronunciation: hee-KAH-roo
Profile summary
Japanese unisex nature name. The current meaning shown for this name is Light; radiance; from Japanese "hikaru". The catalog pronunciation is listed as hee-KAH-roo. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Hikaru. Hikaru appears in unisex naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Hikaru is currently cataloged under Japanese origin, and this page describes its meaning as Light; radiance; from Japanese "hikaru".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Japanese origin and Japanese-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Hikaru is grouped as a biblical unisex name. Related forms for this profile include Hikaru. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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