Japanese · Unisex name
Kaoru
“fragrance”
About the name Kaoru
Kaoru is derived from Japanese kaoru, meaning ‘fragrance’ or ‘to smell sweet’, and is usually written with the character 薫 or 馨. It is used for both genders in Japan, which is less common among Japanese given names. In The Tale of Genji, written by Murasaki Shikibu, Kaoru is the name of a major character in the final chapters. Known bearers include the novelist Kaoru Takamura and the footballer Kaoru Mitoma.
- Meaning
- fragrance
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- KAH-oh-roo(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Kaoru
- Kaoru Ren
- Kaoru Yuki
- Kaoru Aki
- Kaoru Sora
- Kaoru Haru
Questions about Kaoru
- What does Kaoru mean?
- Kaoru is a Japanese name meaning "fragrance".
- How do you pronounce Kaoru?
- Kaoru is pronounced KAH-oh-roo, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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