| Pronunciation | Hikaru |
|---|---|
| Gender | unisex |
| Word/name | Japanese |
| Meaning | Light, Radiance (depending on kanji used) |
| Region of origin | Japan |
| Related names | Hikari, Kōki |
Hikaru (ひかる, ヒカル?) is a Japanese verb meaning "to shine" (光る?), and it is the dictionary form of the word Hikari (光 light?). It is also a Japanese given name that can be given to either sex and rarely used as a surname.
Hikaru can be written using different kanji characters and can mean:
The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana