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Aika 愛香 – Japanese girl given name
Aika (愛香) is read あいか and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 愛香, the characters mean: love + incense. This reading can be written with at least 111 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Aika
Aika (愛香 or 愛花) means love plus fragrance or flower. It is a modern, cheerful girls' name.
How to write Aika in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 愛香 | あいか | love + incense | 22 |
| 愛花 | あいか | love + flower | 20 |
| 藍花 | あいか | indigo + flower | 25 |
| 合果 | あいか | fit + fruit | 14 |
| 合歌 | あいか | fit + song | 20 |
| 愛日 | あいか | love + day | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Aika
Aika in different scripts
| Romaji | Aika |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あいか |
| Katakana | アイカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 愛香 |
Full name examples
- Aika Yuki (Japanese order: 結城愛香, ゆうき あいか)
- Aika Kono (Japanese order: 河野愛香, こうの あいか)
- Aika Maki (Japanese order: 牧愛香, まき あいか)
How to pronounce Aika
Break it into 2 parts: ai · ka. 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 あいか.
Questions about Aika
What does Aika mean in Japanese?
Aika has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 愛香, combines these meanings: love + incense. Other spellings include 愛花 (love + flower), 藍花 (indigo + flower), 合果 (fit + fruit).
How do you write Aika in kanji?
The most common way is 愛香 (あいか). It can also be written 愛花, 藍花, 合果, 合歌, 愛日.
How do you write Aika in katakana?
Aika is アイカ in katakana and あいか in hiragana.
Is Aika a boy or girl name?
Aika is mostly used for girls.
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