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At a Glance: Name: Haku – Meaning: white (白) or other meanings depending on the characters – Origin: Japanese – Pronunciation: HAH-koo
Haku is a Japanese name, pronounced HAH-koo. It means "white" when written with the character 白, though its meaning can differ depending on which characters are used to write it. If you're drawn to a short, soft-sounding name with two easy syllables, Haku is simple to say and simple to spell.
Meaning & Origin of Haku
Meaning: White (白) or other meanings depending on the characters.
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Haku
Phonetic: HAH-koo IPA: /ˈhɑːkuː/
Popularity of Haku
Haku does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
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FAQ
What does the name Haku mean?
White (白) or other meanings depending on the characters.
How do you pronounce Haku?
Haku is pronounced HAH-koo (IPA: /ˈhɑːkuː/).
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