Hikari
Meaning of Hikari
The name Hikari is a beautiful and evocative choice for a baby girl, originating from Japan. In Japanese, Hikari (ひかり) means "light" or "radiance," symbolizing brightness and hope. Pronounced as hee-KAH-ree in Japanese and hih-KAR-ee in English, the name has a lyrical quality that makes it both unique and memorable. Over the years, Hikari has seen modest use in the United States, with its popularity fluctuating but never becoming mainstream. It reached its highest rank at 6161 in 2021 with 19 occurrences. A notable variation of this name is Hikaru, which can be used for both boys and girls in Japan. The name Hikari carries positive associations of illumination and clarity, making it an inspiring choice for parents seeking a name that conveys light and positivity.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as hee-KAH-ree (/ひかり/)
English
- Pronunced as hih-KAR-ee (/hɪˈkɑri/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Hikari
| Hikari Minami is a Japanese professional wrestler known for her work in Ice Ribbon and DDT Pro-Wrestling, as well as her return to wrestling with Apple Star Puroresu. |
| Hikari Ōe is a Japanese composer, known for being the son of Nobel Prize laureate Kenzaburō Ōe and the nephew of director Juzo Itami. |
| Mitsuyo Miyazaki, also known as Hikari, is a prominent Japanese writer, director, and producer in film and television, recognized for directing three episodes of the Netflix series Beef in 2023. |
| Hikari Hirata is a Japanese professional footballer known for playing as a forward for WE League club Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara. |
