Hikari Name Meaning
The name Hikari comes from Japanese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Hikari below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Hikari Name Meaning
JapaneseFrom Japanese 光 (hikari) meaning "light". Other kanji can also form this name. It is often written ひかり using the hiragana writing system.
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