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Japanese girl(female) nameHotarubi
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:ほたるび
  • Katakanatip:ホタルビ
  • English transcriptionstip:Hotarubi
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Hotarun(ほたるん)Click to speech ほたるんBibichan( びびちゃん)Click to speech びびちゃんTaruchan( たるちゃん)Click to speech たるちゃん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Hotarubi."

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蛍火- Hotarubi -

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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.

View details for the kanji 蛍

火 means "fire."

  • Fire - The light and heat produced when something burns.

  • Light - A source of illumination.

  • Burning - To set fire to, to ignite, to consume by fire.

  • Hurrying - To move quickly, to rush, to be imminent.

  • Element - One of the five elements, south in direction, red in color.

  • Tuesday - One of the seven days of the week.

Name ideas examples

  • Fire - Symbolizing passion, energy, and strength.

  • Light - Symbolizing hope, guidance, and enlightenment.

  • Burning - Symbolizing intensity, ambition, and determination.

  • Hurrying - Symbolizing speed, agility, and quickness.

  • Element - Symbolizing balance, harmony, and unity.

  • Tuesday - Symbolizing creativity, productivity, and progress.

View details for the kanji 火

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