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Hikaru 光流 – Japanese girl given name
Hikaru (光流) is read ひかる and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 光流, the characters mean: ray + current. This reading can be written with at least 75 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Hikaru
Hikaru is 光 or 輝, both meaning to shine. It is the first name of the hero of The Tale of Genji, Hikaru Genji, the shining Genji.
How to write Hikaru in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 光流 | ひかる | ray + current | 16 |
| 流星 | ひかる | current + star | 19 |
| 光留 | ひかる | ray + detain | 16 |
| 彩月 | ひかる | coloring + month | 15 |
| 光精 | ひかる | ray + refined | 20 |
| 月輝 | ひかる | month + radiance | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hikaru
Hikaru in different scripts
| Romaji | Hikaru |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひかる |
| Katakana | ヒカル |
| Kanji (most common) | 光流 |
Full name examples
- Hikaru Yuki (Japanese order: 結城光流, ゆうき ひかる)
- Hikaru Kono (Japanese order: 河野光流, こうの ひかる)
- Hikaru Maki (Japanese order: 牧光流, まき ひかる)
How to pronounce Hikaru
Break it into 3 parts: hi · ka · ru. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written ひかる.
Questions about Hikaru
What does Hikaru mean in Japanese?
Hikaru has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 光流, combines these meanings: ray + current. Other spellings include 流星 (current + star), 光留 (ray + detain), 彩月 (coloring + month).
How do you write Hikaru in kanji?
The most common way is 光流 (ひかる). It can also be written 流星, 光留, 彩月, 光精, 月輝.
How do you write Hikaru in katakana?
Hikaru is ヒカル in katakana and ひかる in hiragana.
Is Hikaru a boy or girl name?
Hikaru is mostly used for girls.
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