UnisexJapanese
Kaoru
kah-OH-roo
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Japanese
Total Births
251
Peak Year
#30 in 1921
First Recorded
1914
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Japanese name meaning "fragrance" or "scent." Often used for both boys and girls.
Gender Split
Numerology
6
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Spelling Variations
Personality Traits
GentleRefinedArtistic
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