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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Star
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- HOH-koo
Hoku (HOH-koo) is a Hawaiian name meaning "star," and it works for any child, boy, girl, or neither. It has an outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel with a free-spirited, boho edge that suits families who like names with a worldly sense of place. Two short, open syllables make it easy to say and easy to spell once you've heard it.
Meaning & Origin of Hoku
Meaning: Star.
Origin: Hawaiian.
How to Pronounce Hoku
HOH-kooIPA /ˈhoʊkuː/
Popularity of Hoku
Hoku 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.
Names Like Hoku
These names share Hoku’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Hoku mean?
Star.
How do you pronounce Hoku?
Hoku is pronounced HOH-koo (IPA: /ˈhoʊkuː/).
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