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By Grace Royal · Jul 2026

KHEE-KA-ROO; HEE-KA-ROO

Hikaru

OriginJapanese
Meaning"light or radiance"
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Hikaru as a girl's name
NB Rank#1775

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The name Hikaru peaked for boys at #5890 in 2006. Hikaru is occasionally used for girls in 2002.

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    Japanese voice actor

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  • Hikaru Sulu

    character in TV's "Star Trek"

  • Hikaru Hitachiin

    character in anime series "Ouran High School Host Club"

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