ThinkabaraHaruto: meaning and origin
Haruto
“Sun flying (one common reading)”
- Gender
- 👦 Boy
- Origin
- 🌸 Japanese
- Letters · syllables
- 6 · 3
- Starts with
- H
About the name Haruto
Haruto is a boy’s name from the Japanese tradition. Its meaning is “sun flying (one common reading)”. Names from Japanese, where the meaning depends on the characters chosen — like Hana, Kenji, Yuki and Sora.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean light.
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
- Akira 🧒Bright, clear · Japanese
- Kenji 👦Intelligent second son · Japanese
- Ren 👦Lotus, or love (depending on the characters) · Japanese
- Sora 🧒Sky · Japanese
Sibling name ideas (Japanese, girls)
- Aiko 👧Child of love · Japanese
- Emi 👧Blessed with beauty, smile · Japanese
- Hana 👧Flower · Japanese
- Sakura 👧Cherry blossom · Japanese
- Yuki 👧Snow, or happiness (depending on the characters) · Japanese
More boy names starting with H
- Harrison 👦Son of Harry · English
- Henry 👦Ruler of the home · German
- Holden 👦Hollow valley · English
- Hudson 👦Son of Hudde; from an English surname and the Hudson River · English
- Hugo 👦Mind, heart, spirit · German
- Hunter 👦One who hunts · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Haruto mean?
Haruto is a name of Japanese origin. It means: sun flying (one common reading).
Is Haruto a boy or girl name?
Haruto is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Haruto have?
Haruto has 6 letters and about 3 syllables.