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日向
ひなた
Hinata
hee-NAH-tah · a unisex name
“A sunny place”
Warm · Restful · Kind
The story of Hinata
The classic Hinata — the warm spot where everyone gathers.
Hinata is the spot of sunlight on a floor, the warm side of the street. Loved for boys and girls alike, it names a person who feels like that place.
Kanji by kanji
sun, day
The oldest, simplest kanji for the sun — the first character of Japan's own name.
to face, to turn toward
The kanji of direction — choosing where you look.
How it feels
The full story
About 日向
日向 is the word itself, written plainly: a place of sun. It suits a restful warmth — the friend whose presence slows your breathing.
Popularity in Japan
Hinata has topped unisex rankings and sat high on both boys' and girls' charts through the 2010s and 2020s.
Through the decades
One of the defining names of the current generation — warm, open and gender-free.
Deep dive
Cats find the hinata instantly; so do tired people. To be named 'sunny place' is to be told: you are where others come to warm up. Few names carry a kinder job description.
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