小春

こはる

コハル

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Koharu: Japanese Name Meaning

Meaning: Little Spring

ko

small, little

haru

spring, youth

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All Readings

Kanji

小春

Hiragana

こはる

Katakana

コハル

Romaji

Koharu

Cultural Significance

Koharu refers to 小春日和 (koharu-biyori), the warm days of late autumn that feel like a second spring, a cherished seasonal concept in Japanese culture.

Kanji Character Details

Character 1:

読み: ko

Meaning: small, little

In 小春, this character brings the sense of “small, little” into the name’s overall meaning.

Character 2:

読み: haru

Meaning: spring, youth

As part of writing Koharu as 小春, this character adds the meaning “spring, youth” to the compound.

Gender Usage

95%

Female usage

5%

Male usage

Female

Typical classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Koharu mean in Japanese?
Koharu (小春) means "Little Spring" in Japanese. The name is read こはる in hiragana.
Is Koharu a boy or girl name?
Koharu is traditionally a girl's name in Japan, classified as a female Japanese name.
How do you write Koharu in kanji?
Koharu is typically written 小春 (こはる). Alternative kanji variants include 古春, 木春.
How do you pronounce Koharu?
Koharu is pronounced こはる in hiragana (コハル in katakana). The romanized spelling is Koharu.

Writing Variants

Koharu can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:

小春(primary)
古春(variant)
木春(variant)

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