Name profile

Boy/GirlJapanese language family

Hikaru

From Japanese 光 meaning "light" or 輝 meaning "brightness".

Quick answer

Hikaru is a boy/girl name.

GenderBoy/Girl
Language familyJapanese

Meaning and history

From Japanese 光 ( hikaru ) meaning "light" or 輝 ( hikaru ) meaning "brightness". Other kanji can also form this name.

Notes and context

Usage: japanese | Japanese Hiragana: ひかる; Japanese Katakana: ヒカル