Hotaru

Hotaru is a Japanese name for girls that means 'the firefly.' The name comes from the Japanese word hotaru (蛍), which also means 'firefly.' It became particularly well-known through the character Hotaru Tomoe from the popular manga series 'Sailor Moon.'

What does the name Hotaru mean?

Hotaru is a girl's name of Japanese origin, translating to 'the firefly.' The term is derived from the Japanese word hotaru (蛍), which stands for 'firefly.' The name also gained popularity through the character Hotaru Tomoe in the manga series 'Sailor Moon.'

Where does the name Hotaru come from?

The name Hotaru is a feminine name that originates from Japan and means 'the firefly.' The etymology is based on the Japanese term hotaru (蛍), which means 'firefly.' The name is written in Japanese using Kanji.

How do you pronounce Hotaru?

Ho-ta-ru, with the 'u' at the end being slightly emphasized.

Popularity

In Germany, Hotaru is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd in the list of the most popular female first names. In the last ten years, Hotaru has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 13,070th.

Nicknames & pet names

Hari / Haru / Hoti / Ruti / Tari / Taru / Tori

Famous people

• Hotaru Akane (Japanese model)
• Hotaru Hazuki (actress from Japan)
• Hotaru Imai (character from the manga 'Alice Academy')
• Hotaru Mizushima (character from the manga 'Netsuzou Trap')
• Hotaru Tachibana (character from the anime 'Aoharu x Kikanjuu')
• Hotaru Tomoe (Sailor Saturn from the anime series 'Sailor Moon')
• Hotaru Yamaguchi (Japanese footballer)
• Hotaru Yukijiro (actress from Japan)