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Japanese · Unisex name

Haru

“spring”

About the name Haru

Haru is derived from Japanese haru meaning ‘spring’, written 春, though it can also be written 陽, ‘sun’, or 晴, ‘clear weather’. It is commonly used in Japanese culture and media, appearing as a character name in many anime and novels, and it is given to both boys and girls. Haru also serves as the first part of names such as Haruki and Haruka. The novelist Haruki Murakami’s name begins with it.

Meaning
spring
Origin
Japanese
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
HAH-roo(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Haru

  • Haru Yuki
  • Haru Sora
  • Haru Hana
  • Haru Mika
  • Haru Riku

Questions about Haru

What does Haru mean?
Haru is a Japanese name meaning "spring".
How do you pronounce Haru?
Haru is pronounced HAH-roo, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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