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陽葵

ひまり

ヒマリ

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Himari: Japanese Name Meaning

Meaning: Sunflower

陽

hi

sun, sunshine, positive

葵

mari

hollyhock, sunflower

Shorter entry

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All Readings

Kanji

陽葵

Hiragana

ひまり

Katakana

ヒマリ

Romaji

Himari

Cultural Significance

Himari has been among Japan's top girl names since the 2010s. It combines solar warmth with the natural beauty of the hollyhock flower, embodying radiance and optimism.

Kanji Character Details

陽

Character 1: 陽

読み: hi

Meaning: sun, sunshine, positive

Read within 陽葵, it supplies the idea of “sun, sunshine, positive” that shapes how the name is understood.

葵

Character 2: 葵

読み: mari

Meaning: hollyhock, sunflower

Together with the rest of the name Himari, 葵 emphasizes “hollyhock, sunflower” in the usual interpretation.

Gender Usage

95%

Female usage

5%

Male usage

Female

Typical classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Himari mean in Japanese?›

Himari (陽葵) means "Sunflower" in Japanese. The name is read ひまり in hiragana.

Is Himari a boy or girl name?›

Himari is traditionally a girl's name in Japan, classified as a female Japanese name.

How do you write Himari in kanji?›

Himari is typically written 陽葵 (ひまり). Alternative kanji variants include 日鞠, 妃茉莉.

How do you pronounce Himari?›

Himari is pronounced ひまり in hiragana (ヒマリ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Himari.

Writing Variants

Himari can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:

陽葵(primary)

日鞠(variant)

妃茉莉(variant)

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