What origin is the name Hodaka?

Hodaka comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Hodaka — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Hodaka

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hodaka

Hodaka

Boy

Japanese

3 syllables

Hodaka (ほだか) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From Japanese; it means to walk tall or step high. Used as an aspirational masculine name.".

Parents who choose Hodaka pick a boy name from the Japanese tradition, meaning "From Japanese; it means to walk tall or step high. Used as an aspirational masculine name.". It has 3 syllables.

Native script: ほだか
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Japanese; it means to walk tall or step high. Used as an aspirational masculine name.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as ほだか

Quick answers about Hodaka

What does Hodaka mean?

Hodaka is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From Japanese; it means to walk tall or step high. Used as an aspirational masculine name.".

How popular is Hodaka?

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Sister names that go with Hodaka

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Hodaka.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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