Meaning: Star in Hōkū; Hoku also names a lunar night
The story
Hōkū means star in Hawaiian. Without the macron, Hoku can also name a night near the full moon. The intended Hawaiian spelling distinguishes these related celestial readings.
Spellings & variants
- Hōkū
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Celestial
- Short
- Works everywhere
Origins
Hoku comes from Hawaiian.
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