Name Meaning & Origin
"A unisex given name from Japanese."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Kaoru is a Japanese given name for males and females.
Kaoru is a Japanese given name for males and females.
Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.
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Root element "Kaoru" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A unisex given name from Japanese.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~251 people named Kaoru in the US. Peaked in 1921 with 30 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Kaoru is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 11.
Kaoru is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 67% male and 33% female.
Approximately 251 people in the United States are named Kaoru. The name peaked in 1921 with 30 recorded uses.
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