Haku

Haku is a Japanese first name that is used for both boys and girls. The meanings include 'the White', 'the Soul', and 'the highest official'.

What does the name Haku mean?

Haku is a Japanese first name intended for both genders. It carries meanings like 'the White', 'the Soul', and 'the highest official'. The name has its roots in Japanese and derives from the characters haku (白) for 'white', haku (魄) for 'soul', and haku (伯) for 'counting', 'eldest brother', or 'highest official'.

Where does the name Haku come from?

The name Haku originates from Japanese and is suitable for both men and women. It means 'the White' and is composed of the Japanese terms haku (白) for 'white', haku (魄) for 'soul', and haku (伯) for 'counting', 'eldest brother', or 'highest official'.

How do you pronounce Haku?

Haku is pronounced like 'Hah-ku'.

Popularity

In Germany, Haku is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2022, when it reached 2,983rd place. Over the last ten years, Haku has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,091st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,248th.

Famous people

• Haku (boy/dragon from the film 'Spirited Away')
• Haku from the Yuki Clan (ninja from the series Naruto)
• Haku Maki (artist from Japan)