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Hoshi

A Japanese name or word meaning star.

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Hoshi is a Japanese word and name meaning star. Because the meaning is so direct and luminous, the name carries immediate poetic force without needing much explanation or embellishment.

The name feels clean, bright, and minimal. It has the kind of simplicity that makes it elegant across cultures, while its literal star meaning gives it a natural sense of wonder. In use, Hoshi feels rare but recognizable, a name that balances linguistic clarity with a quiet sense of beauty.

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