Haruhi

Haruhi is a Japanese given name that is predominantly feminine but can occasionally be used for males. The meaning of Haruhi depends on the kanji characters chosen, and the name is often associated with nature or seasonal imagery. It is used both as a given name and in media as a character name, and it appears in Japanese, Asian, and international contexts where Japanese names are used.

In fiction, Haruhi Suzumiya, the heroine of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, is a central figure whose energy and preferences drive the plot and whose desires influence reality. The series follows Haruhi and a small group organized as the SOS Brigade.

Another well-known character is Haruhi Fujioka, the main female lead of Ouran High School Host Club, a high school comedy in which she is a scholarship student who becomes involved with the members of a host club. Other writers and creators have used the name for minor or supporting characters across anime, manga, and video games.

In real life, Haruhi is used as a given name for girls in Japan and among Japanese communities. Its popularity has varied over time, and it has been adopted in other countries through media translations and fanworks.