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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameHiraku
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ひらく
  • Katakanatip:ヒラク
  • English Syllablestip:hi-ra-ku (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:hi-ra-ku (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Hiraku
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Hiratchi(ひらっち)Click to speech ひらっちHirakun( ひらくん)Click to speech  ひらくんHirachan( ひらちゃん)Click to speech  ひらちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameHiraku

Kanji Names & Meanings - 10 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 variations for "Hiraku," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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- Hiraku -

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means "depart, emit, develop."

Name ideas examples

  • Depart - Depart - To set out; to leave - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of depart throughout life.

  • To Depart, to Leave, to Set Off, to Go Forward - Leaving represents moving forward, letting go, and embarking on new journeys. May your child know when to leave, moving forward with courage.

  • Emit - Emit - To send out; to release - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of emit throughout life.

  • Develop - Develop - To Grow; to flourish - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of develop throughout life.

  • Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.

- Hiraku -

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means "to open, to push, rubbing."

Name ideas examples

  • To Develop - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

  • To Expand - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Pioneering - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

ヒラク- Hiraku -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

ひらく- Hiraku -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

- Hiraku -

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means "to open, to enlighten, to begin."

Name ideas examples

  • To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Begin, Initiate - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.

  • Lead, Pioneer - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.

  • Open, Unlock - Openness represents receptivity, honesty, and welcoming attitudes. May your child be open in heart and mind, receptive to wisdom and welcoming to all.

  • Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.

  • Speak, Declare - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.

  • Teach, Guide - Teach/Guide - To teach, to guide, to lead, to understand - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of teach/guide throughout life.

- Hiraku -

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means "to cultivate."

  • To Cultivate, Till - To prepare land for planting crops by breaking up the soil and removing weeds.

  • To Clear, Open Up Wasteland - To make a barren land suitable for cultivation or habitation.

  • To Open Up, Develop - To create something new or to expand on something existing.

Name ideas examples

  • To Cultivate, Till - The act of cultivate/till represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child cultivate/till with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Clear, Open Up Wasteland - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

  • To Open Up, Develop - Openness represents receptivity, honesty, and welcoming attitudes. May your child be open in heart and mind, receptive to wisdom and welcoming to all.

- Hiraku -

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means "to extend, to display."

  • Extend, Stretch - To make something longer or wider.

  • Line Up, Arrange - To put things in a line or in an orderly fashion.

  • Link, Connect - To join or combine two or more things.

  • Observe, Look - To watch or examine something closely.

  • Roll, Turn - To move in a circular motion.

  • Spread Out - To open or expand something.

  • View, See - To look at something widely or from a distance.

Name ideas examples

  • Extend, Stretch - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Line Up, Arrange - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Link, Connect - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Observe, Look - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Roll, Turn - Roll/Turn - To move in a circular motion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of roll/turn throughout life.

  • Spread Out - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • View, See - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

- Hiraku -

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means "open, begin, develop."

Name ideas examples

  • Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.

  • Begin - Beginning represents fresh starts, initiation, and new chapters. May your child begin each day and endeavor with hope.

  • Develop - Develop - To Expand; to grow; to progress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of develop throughout life.

  • End, Close - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Gap, Difference - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Release, Let Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Separate, Part - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.

陽楽- Hiraku -

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means "sun, positive, sunny."

Name ideas examples

  • Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.

  • Sunny - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

  • Positive - Being positive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be positive, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Bright, Clear - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.

  • South Side of a Mountain - The sunny mountain side represents warmth, brightness, and favorable position. May your child find life's sunny sides.

means "music, to play, happy."

  • Music - Musical art.

  • To Play - To Make Sounds; to perform.

  • To Like - To Love; to wish for; to seek.

  • Happy - Enjoyable; to enjoy; to rejoice.

  • Ease - Easiness, being free from physical and mental pain, being relaxed.

  • Easy - Simple; comfortable; free from physical or mental pain.

  • Enjoyment - Enjoying, being happy, liking, loving, wishing, desiring.

Name ideas examples

  • Music - Music transcends language, touching the soul and expressing what words cannot. May your child's life be like music—touching souls and expressing the inexpressible.

  • To Play - Play represents joy, creativity, and the balance essential to a full life. May your child never forget to play, keeping joy and creativity alive.

  • To Like - The act of like represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child like with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Happy - Happy - Enjoyable; to enjoy; to rejoice - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of happy throughout life.

  • Ease - Ease - Easiness, being free from physical and mental pain - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ease throughout life.

  • Easy - Easy - Simple; comfortable; free from physical or mental - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of easy throughout life.

  • Enjoyment - Enjoyment represents pleasure, appreciation, and savoring life. May your child find deep enjoyment in life's blessings.

陽絡- Hiraku -

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means "sun, positive, sunny."

Name ideas examples

  • Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.

  • Sunny - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

  • Positive - Being positive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be positive, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Bright, Clear - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.

  • South Side of a Mountain - The sunny mountain side represents warmth, brightness, and favorable position. May your child find life's sunny sides.

means "to entangle, to connect, thread."

  • To Entangle - To Wrap; to wind; to cling; to be attached.

  • To Connect - To Link; to continue.

  • Thread - Logic; vein; fiber. example

  • Bond - A strong connection or relationship.

  • Continue - To keep going or remain in existence.

  • Rein - Halter; a rope for tying horses.

  • Wrap - To cover or encircle with something.

Name ideas examples

  • To Entangle - The act of entangle represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child entangle with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Connect - Connection represents the bonds that link people, ideas, and communities together. May your child connect deeply with others, building bridges of understanding.

  • Thread - Threads represent connection, continuity, and the fabric of relationships. May your child weave strong threads of connection throughout life.

  • Bond - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Continue - Continuing represents persistence, dedication, and steady progress. May your child continue forward with determination through all challenges.

  • Rein - Rein - Halter; a rope for tying horses - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rein throughout life.

  • Wrap - Wrapping represents care, protection, and thoughtful presentation. May your child wrap their gifts to the world with care and love.

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