Kaoru

Hiragana:かおる
Katakana:カオル
Households:aprx. 30
English transcription:Kaoru

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji choices for "Kaoru," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.

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薫- Kaoru -

薫 means "fragrant, aroma, incense."

Fragrant - Having a pleasant smell.
Aromatic - Having a distinctive scent.
Smolder - To burn slowly and without flame.
Inspire - To influence or motivate someone.
Uplift - To give someone a positive feeling.

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Households: aprx. 30

馨- Kaoru -

馨 means "fragrance, aroma, fragrant."

Fragrant - Having a pleasant smell
Sweet Smelling - Having a pleasant smell
Aromatic - Having a pleasant smell
Fragrance - A pleasant smell
Scent - A pleasant smell
Aroma - A pleasant smell

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Households: under 10

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