The baby name Kaoru is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KAH-oh-roo (Japanese IPA: [ka.oɾɯ]).
Kaoru is Japanese in Origin.
The baby name Kaoru is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KAH-oh-roo (Japanese IPA: [ka.oɾɯ]).
Kaoru is Japanese in Origin.
Kaoru is a unisex Japanese given name derived from the verb kaoru (香る/薫る), “to be fragrant” or “to waft a sweet scent.” Meaning depends on the chosen characters: 薫 “fragrance; incense-like elegance,” 香 “perfume; scent,” 馨 “sweet-smelling; reputation,” or 郁 “fragrant; cultured.” It may also be written purely in kana as かおる or カオル. Pronounced KAH-oh-roo, the name carries associations of refinement, subtle beauty, and lingering presence.
The name appears in classical literature - most famously Kaoru (薫), the contemplative protagonist of the Uji chapters of The Tale of Genji - and has remained in steady use across centuries. In the 20th century it was popular for boys with 薫, while contemporary usage is firmly unisex, with feminine spellings sometimes favoring 香 or 馨. Related variants include the feminine Kaori (香織/香里 etc.) and compounds like Kaoruko (薫子). Common nicknames include Kao-chan.
| Kaoru Yachigusa Kaoru Yachigusa was a Japanese actress best known for her film and television work and for being a member of the Takarazuka Revue from 1947 to 1957. Born in Osaka Prefecture, she had a long career in Japanese entertainment and remained a respected screen actress for decades. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | 0 | #55 | 23 | 4,057 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #84 | 222 | 6,592 |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #112 | 3 | 5,459 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #173 | 135 | 7,909 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| HR | 0 | #181 | 1 | 2,081 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #279 | 4 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #282 | 8 | 8,139 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #564 | 23 | 18,916 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #603 | 13 | 16,104 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #656 | 10 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #781 | 5 | 12,213 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #869 | 10 | 14,506 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #911 | 5 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #983 | 12 | 24,821 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 6 | 14,861 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,030 | 4 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,099 | 13 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,260 | 8 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,431 | 16 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Kaoru is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:
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