Hakuto
Meaningoften white soaring · Japanese
Hakuto is a Japanese boy name often meaning “white soaring”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funHakuto doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hakuto would score 13 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Hakuto
Hakuto is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often white soaring”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Hakuto at school.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Hakuto
What does the name Hakuto mean?
Hakuto means “often white soaring” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kaito (“often sea, soaring”), Haruto (“often sun, soaring”), Shohei (“often soaring peace”) and Sho (“often soaring”).
What is the origin of the name Hakuto?
Hakuto is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Hakuto a boy or girl name?
Hakuto is a boy name.
What names are similar to Hakuto?
If you like Hakuto, you might also like Kaito, Haruto, Shohei and Sho.
What should I know before naming my baby Hakuto?
Hakuto is a Japanese boy name often meaning “white soaring”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.