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Japanese boy(male) name Hikari
Click to speech ひかりAdd to First Names FavoritesShare this page Copy Hikari

  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ひかり
  • Katakanatip:ヒカリ
  • English transcriptionstip:Hikari
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Hicchi(ひっち)Click to speech ひっちHikachan(ひかちゃん)Click to speech ひかちゃんHikakun(ひかくん)Click to speech ひかくん

Japanese girl(female) nameThis name is primarily a unisex name, often female.
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Kanji Names & Meanings - 12 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji choices for "Hikari," sorted by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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光星- Hikari -

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means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

means "star."

  • Star - A bright point of light in the night sky, a small and distant object, like a star seen from afar.

  • Aim - A target, a goal.

  • Suspect - A criminal, a person of interest.

Name ideas examples

  • Star - A symbol of hope, light, and guidance, a reminder of the beauty of the night sky.

  • Aim - A reminder to strive for one's goals and dreams, to never give up.

  • Suspect - A reminder to always be aware of one's actions and to stay on the right path.

- Hikari -

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means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

- Hikari -

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means "sparkling water, glittering water."

  • Expansive Water - A state of water that is wide and deep.

  • Brave - A state of courage and boldness.

  • Grand - A state of grandeur and dignity.

  • Subtle - A state of being faint and indistinct.

Name ideas examples

  • Expansive - Symbolizing a wide and deep life journey.

  • Brave - Symbolizing courage and boldness in life.

  • Grand - Symbolizing grandeur and dignity in life.

  • Subtle - Symbolizing a life of subtlety and delicacy.

光凛- Hikari -

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means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

means "dignity, majesty, awe-inspiring."

  • Cold - A coldness that makes one's body tense.

  • Impressive - An awe-inspiring and dignified presence.

  • Stately - A stately and dignified presence.

Name ideas examples

  • Cold - This kanji that conveys a sense of coolness and strength.

  • Impressive - This kanji that conveys a sense of awe and grandeur.

  • Stately - This kanji that conveys a sense of dignity and grace.

光利- Hikari -

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means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

means "profit, benefit, advantage."

Name ideas examples

  • Sharp - Symbolizing a sharp and keen mind.

  • Good - Representing a good and favorable life.

  • Establish - Signifying the establishment of a successful future.

  • Intelligent - Representing an intelligent and wise life.

  • Effective - Symbolizing an effective and efficient life.

  • Speak - Representing the power of speech.

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means "radiance, shine, brilliance."

  • Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.

  • Glitter - To sparkle or shine brightly.

  • Radiance - A bright, glowing light or aura.

  • Light - A source of illumination, or the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Name ideas examples

  • Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.

  • Glitter - To bring sparkle and joy to the world.

  • Radiance - To bring a bright and glowing light to the world.

  • Light - To bring illumination and hope to the world.

光俐- Hikari -

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means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

means "sharp, witty, clever."

  • Intelligent - Having the ability to think and understand things quickly and clearly.

  • Clever - Having the ability to think and act quickly and effectively.

  • Sharp - Having the ability to think and act quickly and accurately.

  • Resourceful - Having the ability to find solutions to problems quickly and effectively.

Name ideas examples

  • Intelligent - This kanji that conveys the idea of intelligence and wisdom.

  • Clever - This kanji that conveys the idea of being quick-witted and resourceful.

  • Sharp - This kanji that conveys the idea of being sharp and accurate in thought and action.

  • Resourceful - This kanji that conveys the idea of being able to find solutions to problems quickly and effectively.

光莉- Hikari -

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means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

means "jasmine, pear tree."

  • Jasmine - A flowering plant of the olive family, with fragrant white flowers. It is often used in perfumes and teas.

  • Fragrance - The pleasant smell of something, such as a flower or perfume.

  • Beauty - The quality of being attractive, graceful, and delicate.

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrance - A reminder of the beauty and joy of life, and a symbol of purity and innocence.

  • Beauty - A reminder of the beauty of life, and a symbol of grace and elegance.

  • Jasmine - A reminder of the beauty of nature, and a symbol of love and joy.

太陽- Hikari -

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means "thick, fat, big."

  • Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.

  • Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.

  • Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.

  • Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.

  • Bold - Describes someone who is daring.

  • Gain Weight - Describes someone who is becoming overweight.

Name ideas examples

  • Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.

  • Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.

  • Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.

  • Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.

  • Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.

means "sun, sunlight, positive, daytime."

  • Sun, Daylight - The bright place where the sun shines. The light of the sun. The sun itself.

  • South Side Of A Mountain - The side of a mountain that faces the sun.

  • North Side Of A River - The side of a river that faces away from the sun.

  • Bright, Clear - Something that is illuminated and easy to see.

  • Positive, Dynamic - Something that is active and has a positive outlook.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that reflects the joy of a new life. It also implies optimism and hope for the future.

  • Sun - This is a symbol of life and energy, and is a reminder of the warmth and light that a new baby brings into the world.

  • Positive - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of optimism and hope for the future.

  • Dynamic - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of energy and enthusiasm for life.

  • South Facing - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of direction and purpose in life.

ひかり- Hikari -

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Hiragana and katakana, which are phonetic but without inherent meaning.

陽香俐- Hikari -

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means "sun, sunlight, positive, daytime."

  • Sun, Daylight - The bright place where the sun shines. The light of the sun. The sun itself.

  • South Side Of A Mountain - The side of a mountain that faces the sun.

  • North Side Of A River - The side of a river that faces away from the sun.

  • Bright, Clear - Something that is illuminated and easy to see.

  • Positive, Dynamic - Something that is active and has a positive outlook.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that reflects the joy of a new life. It also implies optimism and hope for the future.

  • Sun - This is a symbol of life and energy, and is a reminder of the warmth and light that a new baby brings into the world.

  • Positive - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of optimism and hope for the future.

  • Dynamic - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of energy and enthusiasm for life.

  • South Facing - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of direction and purpose in life.

means "fragrance, aroma, scent."

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrance, Scent, Aroma - This kanji that evokes a pleasant smell, such as a flower or a spice.

  • Appealing - This kanji that suggests something attractive, such as a beautiful flower or a melodious sound.

means "sharp, witty, clever."

  • Intelligent - Having the ability to think and understand things quickly and clearly.

  • Clever - Having the ability to think and act quickly and effectively.

  • Sharp - Having the ability to think and act quickly and accurately.

  • Resourceful - Having the ability to find solutions to problems quickly and effectively.

Name ideas examples

  • Intelligent - This kanji that conveys the idea of intelligence and wisdom.

  • Clever - This kanji that conveys the idea of being quick-witted and resourceful.

  • Sharp - This kanji that conveys the idea of being sharp and accurate in thought and action.

  • Resourceful - This kanji that conveys the idea of being able to find solutions to problems quickly and effectively.

陽香里- Hikari -

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means "sun, sunlight, positive, daytime."

  • Sun, Daylight - The bright place where the sun shines. The light of the sun. The sun itself.

  • South Side Of A Mountain - The side of a mountain that faces the sun.

  • North Side Of A River - The side of a river that faces away from the sun.

  • Bright, Clear - Something that is illuminated and easy to see.

  • Positive, Dynamic - Something that is active and has a positive outlook.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that reflects the joy of a new life. It also implies optimism and hope for the future.

  • Sun - This is a symbol of life and energy, and is a reminder of the warmth and light that a new baby brings into the world.

  • Positive - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of optimism and hope for the future.

  • Dynamic - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of energy and enthusiasm for life.

  • South Facing - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of direction and purpose in life.

means "fragrance, aroma, scent."

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrance, Scent, Aroma - This kanji that evokes a pleasant smell, such as a flower or a spice.

  • Appealing - This kanji that suggests something attractive, such as a beautiful flower or a melodious sound.

means "village, hometown, birthplace."

Name ideas examples

  • Home - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a safe and secure place for the child to grow up in.

  • Village - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a close-knit community and a sense of belonging.

  • Countryside - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a peaceful and tranquil environment for the child to grow up in.

  • Mansion - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of wealth and prosperity.

  • Residence - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a comfortable and secure home.

  • Family - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a loving and supportive family.

  • Ancient Japanese Administrative Unit - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a strong and unified nation.

  • To Live - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a life full of joy and happiness.

  • Foster Home - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a caring and nurturing environment.

  • Unit Of Distance - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a journey of exploration and discovery.

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