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Unisex Name

Hikari

çi.kä.ɾi
Overview

Gender

feminine & masculine

Origin

Categories

colors
Digimon characters
Japanese words
light
Megami Tensei characters
Neon Genesis Evangelion characters
Strike Witches characters

Writing Systems

ひかりJapanese Hiragana
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
82/100
youthful140%
natural80%
wholesome120%
refined100%
strange80%
serious65%

Meaning & Etymology

The name Hikari, derived from the Japanese word 光 (hikari), means 'light'. It is a unisex name that can be written using various kanji characters or the hiragana writing system. The name symbolizes brightness, clarity, and hope, often associated with positive attributes in Japanese culture.

Etymology

Original Form:

光 (hikari)

Evolution:

The term 'hikari' has been used in Japanese for centuries, evolving from its literal meaning of 'light' to a more symbolic representation of enlightenment and purity.

Source:

Japanese language and culture

Related Names

hikari

Root

Hikaru

Other Readings

Quang

Other Readings

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