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Arina 有名 – Japanese girl given name
Arina (有名) is read ありな and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 有名, the characters mean: possess + name. This reading can be written with at least 31 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Arina in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 有名 | ありな | possess + name | 12 |
| 有奈 | ありな | possess + Nara | 14 |
| 有菜 | ありな | possess + vegetable | 17 |
| 可菜 | ありな | can + vegetable | 16 |
| 有銘 | ありな | possess + inscription | 20 |
| 光菜 | ありな | ray + vegetable | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Arina
Arina in different scripts
| Romaji | Arina |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ありな |
| Katakana | アリナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 有名 |
Full name examples
- Arina Yuki (Japanese order: 結城有名, ゆうき ありな)
- Arina Kono (Japanese order: 河野有名, こうの ありな)
- Arina Maki (Japanese order: 牧有名, まき ありな)
How to pronounce Arina
Break it into 3 parts: a · ri · na. 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 ありな.
Questions about Arina
What does Arina mean in Japanese?
Arina has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 有名, combines these meanings: possess + name. Other spellings include 有奈 (possess + Nara), 有菜 (possess + vegetable), 可菜 (can + vegetable).
How do you write Arina in kanji?
The most common way is 有名 (ありな). It can also be written 有奈, 有菜, 可菜, 有銘, 光菜.
How do you write Arina in katakana?
Arina is アリナ in katakana and ありな in hiragana.
Is Arina a boy or girl name?
Arina is mostly used for girls.
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