Hirokazu
Meaningoften broad harmony · Japanese
Hirokazu is a Japanese boy name often meaning “broad harmony”. 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funHirokazu doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hirokazu would score 24 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
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 Hirokazu
Hirokazu is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often broad harmony”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Hirokazu 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 Hirokazu
What does the name Hirokazu mean?
Hirokazu means “often broad harmony” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Harmony (“harmony”), Kazuki (“often harmony, tree”), Kazuma (“often harmony and truth”) and Hozho (“beauty, harmony”).
What is the origin of the name Hirokazu?
Hirokazu is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Hirokazu a boy or girl name?
Hirokazu is a boy name.
What names are similar to Hirokazu?
If you like Hirokazu, you might also like Harmony, Kazuki, Kazuma and Hozho.
What should I know before naming my baby Hirokazu?
Hirokazu is a Japanese boy name often meaning “broad harmony”. 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.