What Does the Name Hikaru Mean

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The name Hikaru comes from Japanese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Hikaru below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Hikaru Name Meaning

& f JapaneseFrom Japanese 光 (hikaru) meaning "light" or 輝 (hikaru) meaning "brightness". Other kanji can also form this name.

Origin: JapaneseGender: Boy
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1 Hillel
2 Haraldur
3 Hayden
4 Henrique
5 Hoyt
6 Henri
7 Hendrik
8 Hovsep
9 Howell
10 Horsa
11 Haskel
12 Hedley
13 Hoebaer
14 Harm
15 Hektor
16 Hein
17 Hamilcar
18 Hiroto
19 Hamo
20 Haydar
21 Hirshel
22 Higini
23 Hermann
24 Hideaki
25 Håvard
26 Heraclio
27 Hari
28 Hadi
29 Hemingr
30 Honorius
31 Hrafn
32 Herleifr
33 Hendry
34 Hartley
35 Herk
36 Hengist
37 Herbie
38 Havel
39 Hardwin
40 Hrodland
41 Hamon
42 Haluk
43 Hi̇kmet
44 Hróðólfr
45 Heck
46 Horatio
47 Harry
48 Hallvard
49 Heru
50 Hernando
51 Herodion
52 Horia
53 Hipólito
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55 Hebel
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57 Hjálmarr
58 Haakon
59 Haider
60 Harendra
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