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Japanese boy(male) name Hotaru
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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

Japanese girl(female) nameThis name is primarily a unisex name, often female.
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Kanji Names & Meanings - 7 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 "Hotaru," sorted by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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蛍瑠- Hotaru -

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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.

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.

豊隆- Hotaru -

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means "abundance, plenty, bountiful."

Name ideas examples

  • Abundant - Symbolizing abundance and prosperity.

  • Big - Symbolizing greatness and strength.

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.

帆樽- Hotaru -

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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.

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.

蛍琉- Hotaru -

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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.

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.

穂樽- Hotaru -

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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.

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.

笑大- Hotaru -

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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.

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.

星大流- Hotaru -

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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.

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.

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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