Japanese · Unisex name
Haruka
“distant or far away”
About the name Haruka
Haruka can mean ‘distant’ or ‘far away’ in Japanese, written 遥 or 遙, and it can also be written with characters meaning ‘spring flower’. It is used in many Japanese media and literary works, as a name for characters in anime and manga such as Haruka Tenoh of Sailor Moon. The name is given to both genders in Japan, though more often to girls. Known bearers include the actress Haruka Ayase.
- Meaning
- distant or far away
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- hah-ROO-kah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Haruka
- Haruka Sora
- Haruka Yuki
- Haruka Hana
- Haruka Mika
- Haruka Riku
Questions about Haruka
- What does Haruka mean?
- Haruka is a Japanese name meaning "distant or far away".
- How do you pronounce Haruka?
- Haruka is pronounced hah-ROO-kah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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