春
はる
ハル
Gender-NeutralNature-InspiredPopularity: 80/100Shorter entry
Haru: Japanese Name Meaning
Meaning: Spring
春
haru
spring, youth, beginning
Shorter entry
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All Readings
Kanji
春
Hiragana
はる
Katakana
ハル
Romaji
Haru
Cultural Significance
Spring (haru) is a season of renewal, hope, and new beginnings in Japan. As a name, it wishes the bearer a life of perpetual freshness and optimism.
Kanji Character Details
春
Character 1: 春
読み: haruMeaning: spring, youth, beginning
In 春, this character brings the sense of “spring, youth, beginning” into the name’s overall meaning.
Gender Usage
50%
Female usage
50%
Male usage
Gender-Neutral
Typical classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Haru mean in Japanese?›
Haru (春) means "Spring" in Japanese. The name is read はる in hiragana.
Is Haru a boy or girl name?›
Haru is a gender-neutral Japanese name that can be used for both boys and girls.
How do you write Haru in kanji?›
Haru is typically written 春 (はる). Alternative kanji variants include 陽, 晴.
How do you pronounce Haru?›
Haru is pronounced はる in hiragana (ハル in katakana). The romanized spelling is Haru.
Writing Variants
Haru can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:
春(primary)
陽(variant)
晴(variant)
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