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華
はな
Hana
HAH-nah · a female name
“Splendor, brilliance”
Elegant · Glamorous · Refined
The story of Hana
A glamorous spelling of Hana — not just a flower, but splendor.
Hana means flower, and it happens to sound lovely in many languages (it even means 'one' in Korean and resembles Hannah in the West). A truly international Japanese name.
Kanji by kanji
splendor
A more ornate flower kanji meaning brilliance and glamour — the 'ka' in 華道 (the way of flowers).
How it feels
The full story
About 華
華 elevates Hana from a flower to radiance itself. It suits a presence that lights up a room, and its artistic flair appeals to aesthetically minded families.
Popularity in Japan
Hana holds a steady place in the girls' top 30, especially popular with internationally minded families.
Through the decades
An evergreen name — never the fad of a single decade, always in bloom somewhere.
Deep dive
Flowers occupy a central place in Japanese aesthetics, from ikebana to hanami. Hana is the most direct floral name possible, and its cross-cultural ease has made it a favorite for children who will grow up between cultures.
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