Kaoru
Meaning of Kaoru
Kaoru is a male name of Japanese origin. It is pronounced as kah-oh-roo (/kaˈoʊɾʌ/) in Japanese. The name Kaoru has variations such as Kauru. Although not very common, Kaoru has been used as a name for baby boys in Hawaii, according to data from the past century. It ranked between 145 and 63 in popularity during that time, with its peak occurring in the 1920s. Kaoru carries an air of elegance and sophistication, making it a unique choice for parents seeking a name with cultural significance.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as kah-oh-roo (/kaˈoʊɾʌ/)
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Notable People Named Kaoru
| Kaoru Maeda, also known as KAORU, is a retired Japanese professional wrestler known for her high-flying and hardcore wrestling style. |
| Kaoru Mitoma is a Japanese professional footballer known for playing as a left winger for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League and the Japan national team. |
| Kaoru Kuroki is a Japanese former adult video performer and multi-media personality known for her outspoken views on sex and society. |
| Kaoru Takamura is a highly acclaimed Japanese writer from Osaka, known for winning multiple prestigious literary awards and having her work adapted for film and television. |
| Kaoru Ishikawa was a Japanese organizational theorist and professor known for his quality management innovations, including the Ishikawa or cause and effect diagram. |
| Kaoru Adachi is a Japanese film director, producer, and editor, known for founding the Japanese documentary and adult video (AV) studio V&R Planning. |
| Kaoru Yosano was a Japanese politician who served as Chief Cabinet Secretary and Minister of Economic and Fiscal Policy. |
| Kaoru Kobayashi is a renowned Japanese actor born in Kyoto, known for his award-winning performances in films such as Sorobanzuku. |
| Kaoru Morimoto was a renowned Japanese playwright, screenwriter, and translator, best known for his widely performed play A Woman's Life. |
| Kaoru Tada was a Japanese manga artist known for creating the popular manga series "Itazura na Kiss." |
| Kaoru Mori is a Japanese manga artist known for creating manga series featuring female characters in 19th-century settings. |
| Kaoru Iwamoto, also known as Honinbo Kunwa, was a Japanese professional Go player and writer who achieved the rank of 9-dan. |
| Kaoru Ono is a Japanese mathematician and professor at Kyoto University's Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences, known for his expertise in symplectic geometry. |
| Kaoru Shintani is a renowned Japanese manga artist, best known for his series Area 88 and recipient of the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōnen in 1985. |
| Kaoru Fujino is a Japanese voice actress known for her roles in video games and as a member of the band Ruururu. |
