Meaning & History
Haruna is a Japanese feminine given name. It can be formed from various kanji combinations, common elements including haru meaning "clear weather" (晴), "distant" (遥), or "spring" (春), combined with na (菜) meaning "vegetables, greens". Other readings and characters are also used.
The name is well-known across Japan and has been borne by several notable figures. Haruna Ikezawa is a voice actress and singer, born in 1975, known for her roles in anime and video games. Haruna Kawaguchi is an actress and model, born in 1995, who gained fame for her work in television dramas and films. Haruna Kojima was a member of the popular idol group AKB48. Haruna Hatakeda is a model and singer, also affiliated with AKB48's sister group.
Variants of the name are possible through different kanji choices, but the core phonetic elements remain consistent.
- Meaning: "clear weather", "distant", "spring" + "vegetables, greens"
- Origin: Japanese
- Type: Feminine given name
- Usage regions: Japan