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Haruki

Boy · Japanese · Medium name

Meaning
Spring wood, shining

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
hah-ROO-kee
Origin
Japanese

From Japanese; kanji varies, often combining spring and tree or radiance.

Popularity
Rare in Japan (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernNature-inspiredInternational

Languages in use: Japanese

Commonly used in: East Asia, Japan, United States

Alternate spellings

  • HarukiJapanese (romanization)

    Same romanization; kanji varies.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Haruki Murakami

    1949–present

    Japanese novelist whose works include 'Norwegian Wood' and 'Kafka on the Shore'.

    Reference

Similar names

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Sources for this record

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

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