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Unisex
Hinata
Toward the sun
Origin
Japanese
Used in
ja
Origin and meaning of Hinata
Hinata is a Japanese unisex name meaning 'toward the sun, sunny place,' often written 陽向 or with sun-related characters such as 陽 and 日向. It evokes warmth, brightness and positivity, like a spot bathed in sunlight. Very popular in Japan for both girls and boys, it owes part of its success to manga and anime characters. Outside Japan it stays tied to fans of Japanese culture.
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