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At a Glance
- 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
HAH-kooIPA /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.
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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