Hikaru
hee-KAH-roo
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Japanese
Total Births
180
Peak Year
#14 in 2006
First Recorded
1992
Style
Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Japanese name meaning 'to shine', 'radiant', or 'light'. It suggests brightness and a positive outlook.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Hikaru Utada
Japanese-American singer-songwriter and record producer.
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