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Japanese girl(female) nameHotaruko
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:ほたるこ
  • Katakanatip:ホタルコ
  • English transcriptionstip:Hotaruko
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Hotarun(ほたるん)Click to speech ほたるんTaruchan( たるちゃん)Click to speech  たるちゃんHotachan( ほたちゃん)Click to speech  ほたちゃん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Hotaruko," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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蛍子- Hotaruko -

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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 "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

蛍瑚- Hotaruko -

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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 "coral."

  • Festival Vessel - A festival vessel made of a tree-like structure of calcium carbonate formed by the skeletons of coral found in the sea, used as a decoration.

  • Coral - A type of calcium carbonate formed by the skeletons of coral found in the sea, used as a decoration.

Name ideas examples

  • Festive - This kanji that evokes the joy and celebration of festivals.

  • Precious - This kanji that conveys the preciousness of coral and its beauty.

  • Strength - This kanji that symbolizes the strength and resilience of coral.

蛍鼓- Hotaruko -

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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 "drum, beat, strike."

  • Drum - A type of percussion instrument.

  • Strike - To hit or beat.

  • Inspire - To motivate or encourage.

Name ideas examples

  • Drum - A symbol of strength and power, representing the beating of one's heart and the rhythm of life.

  • Strike - A reminder to take action and make a difference in the world.

  • Inspire - A reminder to be a source of motivation and encouragement for others.

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