What Does the Name Haru Mean
The name Haru comes from Japanese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Haru below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Haru Name Meaning
& f JapaneseFrom Japanese 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male", 春 (haru) meaning "spring" or 晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.
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What does the name Haru mean?
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Is Haru a boy or girl name?
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