Haru

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Haru Pronunciation

Haru is pronounced HAH-roo /ˈhɑ.ru/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese haru, 'spring (the season)'; also 'sunlight, clear weather' (kanji-dependent)Medium

In 30 seconds: Spring and sunlight: Haru is Japanese for 'spring' (and 'sunlight'). Soft, bright, and warm — used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese haru, 'spring (the season)'; also 'sunlight, clear weather' (kanji-dependent)

U.S. rank (2024)#4926 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 283

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Haru comes from Japanese haru, 'spring (the season)' — and, depending on the kanji, 'sunlight' or 'clear weather'. A soft, bright nature name across Japan, used for both sexes, here for boys.

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, spring at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Haru means 'spring' (the season) in Japanese — and, with other kanji, 'sunlight, clear weather'; a soft, bright nature name, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 72%

Japanese references — haru — kanji-dependent

Variations

HarutoHaruki

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Haru?

Haru is pronounced HAH-roo (/ˈhɑ.ru/). Press play above to hear Haru said aloud.

How do you say Haru?

Haru is said HAH-roo (/ˈhɑ.ru/). Press play above to hear Haru said aloud.

What does the name Haru mean?

Haru is Japanese for 'spring' (and, by kanji, 'sunlight, clear weather').

Is Haru a boy or girl name?

Haru is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Haru?

Haru is a rare name in the U.S.