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Chihaya 知派 – Japanese boy given name
Chihaya (知派) is read ちはや and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 知派, the characters mean: know + faction. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Chihaya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 知派 | ちはや | know + faction | 17 |
| 地早 | ちはや | ground + early | 12 |
| 千流 | ちはや | thousand + current | 13 |
| 千早 | ちはや | thousand + early | 9 |
| 知早 | ちはや | know + early | 14 |
| 知準 | ちはや | know + semi- | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Chihaya
Chihaya in different scripts
| Romaji | Chihaya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ちはや |
| Katakana | チハヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 知派 |
Full name examples
- Chihaya Yuki (Japanese order: 結城知派, ゆうき ちはや)
- Chihaya Kono (Japanese order: 河野知派, こうの ちはや)
- Chihaya Maki (Japanese order: 牧知派, まき ちはや)
How to pronounce Chihaya
Break it into 2 parts: chi · haya. 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 ちはや.
Questions about Chihaya
What does Chihaya mean in Japanese?
Chihaya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 知派, combines these meanings: know + faction. Other spellings include 地早 (ground + early), 千流 (thousand + current), 千早 (thousand + early).
How do you write Chihaya in kanji?
The most common way is 知派 (ちはや). It can also be written 地早, 千流, 千早, 知早, 知準.
How do you write Chihaya in katakana?
Chihaya is チハヤ in katakana and ちはや in hiragana.
Is Chihaya a boy or girl name?
Chihaya is mostly used for boys.
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知: know, wisdom
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.