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Japanese boy(male) nameHotaru
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ほたる
  • Katakanatip:ホタル
  • English transcriptionstip:Hotaru
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Hotakun(ほたくん)Click to speech ほたくんHotarin(ほたりん)Click to speech ほたりんHotatchi(ほたっち)Click to speech ほたっち

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 8 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 "Hotaru," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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蛍- Hotaru -

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蛍 means "firefly, glowworm."

  • Firefly - A type of insect belonging to the family Lampyridae, commonly found near water and known for emitting light at night.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Symbolizing brightness and hope, as fireflies emit light in the darkness.

  • Illumination - Symbolizing the illumination of knowledge and understanding, as fireflies bring light to the night.

  • Radiance - Symbolizing the radiance of life, as fireflies bring life and joy to the night.

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蛍瑠- Hotaru -

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蛍 means "firefly, glowworm."

  • Firefly - A type of insect belonging to the family Lampyridae, commonly found near water and known for emitting light at night.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Symbolizing brightness and hope, as fireflies emit light in the darkness.

  • Illumination - Symbolizing the illumination of knowledge and understanding, as fireflies bring light to the night.

  • Radiance - Symbolizing the radiance of life, as fireflies bring life and joy to the night.

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瑠 means "lapis lazuli."

  • Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.

  • Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.

  • Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.

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豊隆- Hotaru -

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豊 means "abundance, plenty, bountiful."

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  • Abundant - Symbolizing abundance and prosperity.

  • Big - Symbolizing greatness and strength.

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隆 means "prosperity, high, noble."

Name ideas examples

  • High - Symbolizing a high status or rank in life.

  • Prosperous - Symbolizing a life of abundance and success.

  • Noble - Symbolizing a life of honor and respect.

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帆樽- Hotaru -

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帆 means "sail."

  • Sail - A cloth used to catch the wind and propel a boat forward.

  • Raise The Sail - To hoist the sail and move the boat forward.

Name ideas examples

  • Adventurer - Someone who is willing to take risks and explore new places.

  • Courageous - Someone who is brave and has the strength to face challenges.

  • Determined - Someone who is focused and has the drive to achieve their goals.

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樽 means "barrel, cask, keg."

  • Barrel - A wooden container with a lid used to store alcohol or soy sauce.

Name ideas examples

  • Barrel - A strong and sturdy container, symbolizing a baby's strength and resilience.

  • Container - A vessel that holds something precious, symbolizing a baby's potential to hold and protect something valuable.

  • Lid - A protective cover, symbolizing a baby's ability to protect and guard something important.

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蛍琉- Hotaru -

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蛍 means "firefly, glowworm."

  • Firefly - A type of insect belonging to the family Lampyridae, commonly found near water and known for emitting light at night.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Symbolizing brightness and hope, as fireflies emit light in the darkness.

  • Illumination - Symbolizing the illumination of knowledge and understanding, as fireflies bring light to the night.

  • Radiance - Symbolizing the radiance of life, as fireflies bring life and joy to the night.

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琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."

  • Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing something of great value and worth.

  • Gemstone - Representing a rare and beautiful object.

  • Radiant - Signifying a bright and shining light.

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穂樽- Hotaru -

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穂 means "ear, head of grain."

  • Grain Stalk - The part of a grain stalk where the grain is attached.

  • Grain Like Shape - An object with a shape similar to a grain stalk.

Name ideas examples

  • Ear Of Grain - This is a symbolic representation of abundance and fertility, and is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the hope for a prosperous and fruitful life.

  • Harvest - This is a metaphor for the abundance of blessings that a baby brings to a family, and is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the hope for a bountiful life.

  • Blessing - This is a representation of the joy and happiness that a baby brings to a family, and is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the hope for a blessed life.

  • Hope - This is a representation of the optimism and faith that a baby brings to a family, and is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the hope for a hopeful life.

  • Prosperity - This is a representation of the wealth and success that a baby brings to a family, and is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys the hope for a prosperous life.

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樽 means "barrel, cask, keg."

  • Barrel - A wooden container with a lid used to store alcohol or soy sauce.

Name ideas examples

  • Barrel - A strong and sturdy container, symbolizing a baby's strength and resilience.

  • Container - A vessel that holds something precious, symbolizing a baby's potential to hold and protect something valuable.

  • Lid - A protective cover, symbolizing a baby's ability to protect and guard something important.

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笑大- Hotaru -

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笑 means "laugh, smile."

  • Laughing - To express joy, amusement, or pleasure through facial expressions and/or sounds.

  • Smiling - To express pleasure, happiness, or amusement through facial expressions.

  • Chuckling - To express amusement or pleasure through a low, gentle sound.

  • Giggling - To express joy, amusement, or pleasure through a series of short, high-pitched sounds.

  • Grinning - To express pleasure, happiness, or amusement through a wide smile.

  • Chuckle - To express amusement or pleasure through a low, gentle sound.

Name ideas examples

  • Joy - To express a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

  • Amusement - To cause to be entertained or amused.

  • Pleasure - To experience a feeling of great satisfaction or delight.

  • Happiness - To experience a feeling of contentment, joy, or satisfaction.

  • Gratitude - To express appreciation or thanks.

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大 means "big, large, great."

  • Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.

  • Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.

  • Greatly - To a great extent.

  • Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.

  • Approximately - Generally or roughly.

  • Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.

  • Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.

Name ideas examples

  • Big - To suggest that the baby will grow to be strong and powerful.

  • Excellent - To suggest that the baby will be of superior quality and have great potential.

  • Respectful - To suggest that the baby will be respectful and reverent towards others.

  • Grand - To suggest that the baby will have a great impact on the world.

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星大流- Hotaru -

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星 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.

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大 means "big, large, great."

  • Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.

  • Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.

  • Greatly - To a great extent.

  • Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.

  • Approximately - Generally or roughly.

  • Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.

  • Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.

Name ideas examples

  • Big - To suggest that the baby will grow to be strong and powerful.

  • Excellent - To suggest that the baby will be of superior quality and have great potential.

  • Respectful - To suggest that the baby will be respectful and reverent towards others.

  • Grand - To suggest that the baby will have a great impact on the world.

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流 means "stream, flow, current."

  • Flow - To flow, to stream, for water to flow, to drift, to wander.

  • Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.

  • Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.

  • Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.

  • Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.

  • Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.

  • Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.

  • Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.

Name ideas examples

  • Flow - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.

  • Spread - It symbolizes the idea of spreading joy and happiness. It can also represent the idea of sharing knowledge and wisdom with others.

  • Transmit - It symbolizes the idea of passing on knowledge and wisdom to the next generation. It can also represent the idea of connecting people and cultures.

  • Exile - It symbolizes the idea of being exiled from one's home. It can also represent the idea of being forced to leave one's home and start anew.

  • Stream - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.

  • Kin - It symbolizes the idea of family and community

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Real Persons

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  • 山口Yamaguchi 蛍Hotaru Japanese association football player (1990- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP

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