Motoharu
Meaningoften origin of spring · Japanese
Motoharu is a Japanese boy name often meaning “origin of spring”. 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.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Motoharu would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
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 Motoharu
Motoharu is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often origin of spring”. 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 Motoharu 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 Motoharu
What does the name Motoharu mean?
Motoharu means “often origin of spring” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Genesis (“origin, beginning”), Yazan (“of ancient Yemeni origin”), Genta (“often origin and big”) and Motohiro (“often origin and broad”).
What is the origin of the name Motoharu?
Motoharu is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Motoharu a boy or girl name?
Motoharu is a boy name.
What names are similar to Motoharu?
If you like Motoharu, you might also like Genesis, Yazan, Genta and Motohiro.
What should I know before naming my baby Motoharu?
Motoharu is a Japanese boy name often meaning “origin of spring”. 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.