Subaru
/S-UH-B-AA-R-UH/
The Pleiades star cluster — Subaru (Japanese 昴) is the classical Japanese name for the Pleiades, mentioned in the 8th-century Manyoshu poetry collection. Also the name of the automobile manufacturer whose six-star logo depicts the cluster. A name binding ancient poetry to modern visibility.
See Subaru scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Subaru is a boy's name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "The Pleiades star cluster — Subaru (Japanese 昴) is the classical Japanese name for the Pleiades, mentioned in the 8th-century Manyoshu poetry collection. Also the name of the automobile manufacturer whose six-star logo depicts the cluster. A name binding ancient poetry to modern visibility." and belongs to the Light cluster — names meaning radiance, illumination, and hope.
Beyond its Buddhist heritage, Subaru is also used in Shinto traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Japanese families, Subaru carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Subaru
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Subaru resonates in either tradition.
How Subaru sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Subaru breaks down into 6 phonemes: /S-UH-B-AA-R-UH/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Subaru — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Subaru
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Names similar to Subaru
If Subaru resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Buddhist boy names, common in Japanese families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Buddhist boy names from the Light cluster
Names that sound similar
Buddhist boy names that open with the same syllables as Subaru
Common questions about Subaru
What does the name Subaru mean?
Subaru means "The Pleiades star cluster — Subaru (Japanese 昴) is the classical Japanese name for the Pleiades, mentioned in the 8th-century Manyoshu poetry collection. Also the name of the automobile manufacturer whose six-star logo depicts the cluster. A name binding ancient poetry to modern visibility.." It is a boy name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Subaru a boy or girl name?
Subaru is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Subaru?
Subaru is of Japanese origin, used in Buddhist, Shinto traditions, commonly among Japanese families.
What are common nicknames for Subaru?
Common short forms of Subaru include Subi.
What is the numerology of Subaru?
Subaru has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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