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陽翔
はると
Haruto
HAH-roo-toh · a male name
“Sunshine + soaring”
Bright · Soaring · Optimistic
The story of Haruto
The iconic modern spelling of Haruto — sunshine and flight in one name.
Haruto regularly tops the charts of Japanese boys' names. Its sound combines the warmth of 'haru' (spring) with a strong, clear ending.
Kanji by kanji
sun, sunshine
The kanji for sunlight and positivity — one of the most popular kanji in modern names.
to soar
A dynamic kanji meaning to fly high, expressing hopes for a soaring future.
How it feels
The full story
About 陽翔
陽翔 is the definitive 2010s spelling: parents wish for a child as bright as the sun who soars toward his dreams. Neither kanji is read this way traditionally, making it a bold, modern choice.
Popularity in Japan
Haruto has been the single most popular boys' name in Japan for much of the 2010s and 2020s.
Through the decades
A thoroughly modern superstar name that defined the 2010s generation of boys.
Deep dive
The syllable 'haru' evokes spring and sunshine, making Haruto feel warm and hopeful. Its rise reflects a modern trend of nature-inspired names with soft sounds and strong endings.
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