ThinkabaraHana: meaning and origin
Hana
“Flower”
- Gender
- 👧 Girl
- Origin
- 🌸 Japanese
- Letters · syllables
- 4 · 2
- Starts with
- H
About the name Hana
Hana is a girl’s name from the Japanese tradition. Its meaning is “flower”. Names from Japanese, where the meaning depends on the characters chosen — like Hana, Kenji, Yuki and Sora.
More names with a similar meaning: nature names.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Japanese names
- Aiko 👧Child of love · Japanese
- Akira 🧒Bright, clear · Japanese
- Emi 👧Blessed with beauty, smile · Japanese
- Sakura 👧Cherry blossom · Japanese
- Sora 🧒Sky · Japanese
- Yuki 👧Snow, or happiness (depending on the characters) · Japanese
Sibling name ideas (Japanese, boys)
- Haruto 👦Sun flying (one common reading) · Japanese
- Kenji 👦Intelligent second son · Japanese
- Ren 👦Lotus, or love (depending on the characters) · Japanese
More girl names starting with H
- Hailey 👧Hay meadow · English
- Hannah 👧Grace, favor · Hebrew
- Harper 👧Harp player · English
- Hazel 👧The hazel tree · English
- Heidi 👧Noble · German
- Helen 👧Bright, shining light · Greek
Questions and answers
What does the name Hana mean?
Hana is a name of Japanese origin. It means: flower.
Is Hana a boy or girl name?
Hana is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Hana have?
Hana has 4 letters and about 2 syllables.