Hatsune
Meaningfirst sound · Japanese
Hatsune is a Japanese girl name meaning “first sound”. 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Word funHatsune doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
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 Hatsune
Hatsune is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “first sound”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Hatsune at school.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese girl names
- Girl name: Naomi · pleasantness
- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Girl name: Reina · queen
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Girl name: Kiyomi · often pure beauty
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
Questions about the name Hatsune
What does the name Hatsune mean?
Hatsune means “first sound” and comes from Japanese. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Aadhya (“first”), Ahana (“first rays of the sun”), Primrose (“first rose”) and Prim (“first rose”).
What is the origin of the name Hatsune?
Hatsune is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Hatsune a boy or girl name?
Hatsune is a girl name.
What names are similar to Hatsune?
If you like Hatsune, you might also like Aadhya, Ahana, Primrose and Prim.
What should I know before naming my baby Hatsune?
Hatsune is a Japanese girl name meaning “first sound”. 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.