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Ageha 一葉 – Japanese girl given name
Ageha (一葉) is read あげは and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 一葉, the characters mean: one + leaf. This reading can be written with at least 31 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Ageha
Ageha (揚羽 or 鳳) is the swallowtail butterfly. 揚羽 literally means a raised wing, which gives the name a light, free feeling.
How to write Ageha in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 一葉 | あげは | one + leaf | 13 |
| 明羽 | あげは | bright + feathers | 14 |
| 天羽 | あげは | heavens + feathers | 10 |
| 紅葉 | あげは | crimson + leaf | 21 |
| 揚葉 | あげは | raise + leaf | 24 |
| 上蝶 | あげは | above + butterfly | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ageha
Ageha in different scripts
| Romaji | Ageha |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あげは |
| Katakana | アゲハ |
| Kanji (most common) | 一葉 |
Full name examples
- Ageha Yuki (Japanese order: 結城一葉, ゆうき あげは)
- Ageha Kono (Japanese order: 河野一葉, こうの あげは)
- Ageha Maki (Japanese order: 牧一葉, まき あげは)
How to pronounce Ageha
Break it into 3 parts: a · ge · ha. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written あげは.
Questions about Ageha
What does Ageha mean in Japanese?
Ageha has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 一葉, combines these meanings: one + leaf. Other spellings include 明羽 (bright + feathers), 天羽 (heavens + feathers), 紅葉 (crimson + leaf).
How do you write Ageha in kanji?
The most common way is 一葉 (あげは). It can also be written 明羽, 天羽, 紅葉, 揚葉, 上蝶.
How do you write Ageha in katakana?
Ageha is アゲハ in katakana and あげは in hiragana.
Is Ageha a boy or girl name?
Ageha is mostly used for girls.
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