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Kohaku

♂ Boy

Pronounced koh-HAH-koo /koʊˈhɑː.ku/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese Kohaku (romanized), meaning 'amber.' Also known as the river spirit character in the film Spirited Away and as a class of ornamental koi. A nature-and-color name.Low

In 30 seconds: A Japanese nature name: Kohaku means 'amber' (said 'koh-HAH-koo'). Warm-toned and distinctive.

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MeaningFrom the Japanese Kohaku (romanized), meaning 'amber.' Also known as the river spirit character in the film Spirited Away and as a class of ornamental koi. A nature-and-color name.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Kohaku comes from the Japanese for 'amber' (romanized). It is familiar too as a Spirited Away character and a koi class. It reads warm and vivid — rare in the U.S. (said 'koh-HAH-koo').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly with Japanese heritage or anime interest. Rare, warm-toned, and distinctive.

Did you know? Kohaku is Japanese for 'amber' — also the name of the river spirit in Spirited Away and of a prized koi variety — a warm, distinctive nature-and-color name (said 'koh-HAH-koo').

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References — Kohaku — Japanese 'amber'; romanized; Spirited Away character

Variations

KohakoKohakkuCohaku

Nicknames

KohHaku

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kohaku mean?

Kohaku is Japanese for 'amber'; it is also the river spirit in Spirited Away and a koi variety.

How do you pronounce Kohaku?

It's said koh-HAH-koo /koʊˈhɑː.ku/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kohaku a boy or girl name?

Kohaku is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kohaku?

Kohaku is a rare name in the U.S.