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Hinata

Girl · Japanese · Medium name

Meaning
Sunny place, of the sun, facing the sun

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
hee-NAH-tah
Origin
Japanese

From Japanese meaning a sunny place or facing the sun.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernInternationalNature-inspired

Languages in use: Japanese

Commonly used in: Japan, United States, East Asia

Alternate spellings

  • HinataJapanese (romanization)

    Same romanization; kanji varies.

Cultural associations

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

  • Hinata

    Fictional

    Character in the 'Naruto' manga and anime series.

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Sources for this record

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

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