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Name Origin

Hikaru is a Japanese given name meaning 'bright', 'shining' or 'luminous'. It often symbolizes intelligence, radiance and hope.

japanesebrightnesslightintellecthopefulradiant

Famous People

Hikaru Nakamura (1988-)

Chess player

  • Five-time U.S. Chess Champion
  • Former World Junior Chess Champion
  • Top-ranked chess player in the world

Hikaru Shida (1988-)

Professional wrestler

  • Former AEW Women's World Champion
  • Highly acclaimed for her in-ring ability and charisma

Hikaru Utada (1983-)

Singer-songwriter, record producer

  • Bestselling Japanese artist of all time
  • First Japanese artist to have a number-one album on the Billboard 200 chart

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