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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Light, radiance
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- hee-KAH-roo
Hikaru is a Japanese name pronounced hee-KAH-roo, and it means light or radiance. It's a short, three-syllable name with an open, even sound, easy for most people to say correctly the first time.
Meaning & Origin of Hikaru
Meaning: Light, radiance.
Origin: Japanese.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Hikaru
hee-KAH-rooIPA /hiːˈkɑːruː/
Popularity of Hikaru
Hikaru is rare in the U.S. It peaked at #5890 in 2006 with 14 babies, and by 2022 it ranked #11374 with 6 babies. That means your child would be unlikely to meet another Hikaru in class.
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FAQ
What does the name Hikaru mean?
Light, radiance. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Hikaru?
Hikaru is pronounced hee-KAH-roo (IPA: /hiːˈkɑːruː/).
Is Hikaru a popular name right now?
Hikaru peaked at #5890 in 2006 and is ranked #11374 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1992–2022.)
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