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Haru

Girl · Japanese · Short name

Meaning
Spring, of the spring, sun

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
HAH-roo
Origin
Japanese

From Japanese meaning spring or sun; kanji varies.

Popularity
Rare in Japan (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernInternationalNature-inspired

Languages in use: Japanese

Commonly used in: Japan, United States, East Asia

Alternate spellings

  • HaruJapanese (romanization)

    Same romanization; kanji varies.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Japanese Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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