Hikaru

Hikaru (ひかる, ヒカル) is a Japanese verb meaning "to shine" (光る), and it is the dictionary form of the word Hikari (, light). It is also a Japanese given name that can be given to either sex.

Hikaru
PronunciationHikaru
Genderunisex
Origin
Word/nameJapanese
MeaningLight, Radiance (depending on kanji used)
Region of originJapan
Other names
Related namesHikari, Kōki

Possible writings

Hikaru can be written using different kanji characters and can mean:

  • 光, "light"
  • 輝, "radiance"

The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. It is more common for girls named Hikaru to only have hiragana in their name without kanji.

People with the name

Fictional characters

Other uses

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