hinata

Hinata is a Japanese given name and place name derived from the kanji 日向, commonly read as Hinata and often interpreted as "toward the sun" or "sunny place." It is used for people of any age in Japan, and it is considered unisex though more commonly given to girls in contemporary usage. The name has gained international recognition largely through popular culture and media.

In fiction, the name Hinata is associated with several characters, notably Hinata Hyuga from the Naruto series and Shōyō Hinata from Haikyuu!!. The former is a member of the Hyuga clan and one of the main cast; the latter is a volleyball player and a central character. The name also appears in other manga, anime, and novels, as well as in geographic naming across Japan.

Geography: Hinata appears in multiple place names in Japan, used to denote hillside areas or sunny locales. As a result, some towns, neighborhoods, or districts may incorporate Hinata in their official name.

See also: Hyuga (日向) can be romanized as Hinata or Hyuga depending on context; Hinata is the standard romanization for the given name.