Hikaru
Hikaru is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning “light; radiance; to shine.” A Japanese given name written with the kanji for light (光).
how do you pronounce Hikaru?
hee-KAH-roo
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what does Hikaru mean?
The name Hikaru means “light; radiance; to shine.” It comes from the Japanese language tradition.
A Japanese given name written with the kanji for light (光). It is famously borne by the protagonist Hikaru Shindo in the manga and anime Hikaru no Go, as well as Hikaru Sulu of Star Trek, making it recognizable in international pop culture.
where does the name Hikaru come from?
Wikipedia confirms Hikaru is a Japanese unisex given name meaning light or radiance.
the history of Hikaru
The single source retrieved says nothing about the pop-culture bearers sometimes associated with the name, such as characters from Hikaru no Go or Star Trek, so nothing further can be confirmed about its history here.
who are famous people named Hikaru?
- Hikaru Utada (singer)
- Hikaru Sulu (Star Trek character)
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what names go well with Hikaru?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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