Light; radiance, symbolizing hope and positivity. (variant of Hikari)
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Hikaru is listed in our catalog as a unisex name. Its listed meaning is "Light; radiance, symbolizing hope and positivity. (variant of Hikari)". Listed origin: Japanese.
hee-KAH-roo
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Hikaru is listed in our catalog as a unisex name. Its listed meaning is "Light; radiance, symbolizing hope and positivity. (variant of Hikari)". Listed origin: Japanese.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is hee-KAH-roo. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Hikaru. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
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