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Ena 江名 – Japanese girl given name
Ena (江名) is read えな and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 江名, the characters mean: creek + name. This reading can be written with at least 50 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Ena in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 江名 | えな | creek + name | 12 |
| 笑生 | えな | laugh + life | 15 |
| 永名 | えな | eternity + name | 11 |
| 笑和 | えな | laugh + harmony | 18 |
| 江南 | えな | creek + south | 15 |
| 絵名 | えな | picture + name | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ena
Ena in different scripts
| Romaji | Ena |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えな |
| Katakana | エナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 江名 |
Full name examples
- Ena Yuki (Japanese order: 結城江名, ゆうき えな)
- Ena Kono (Japanese order: 河野江名, こうの えな)
- Ena Maki (Japanese order: 牧江名, まき えな)
How to pronounce Ena
Break it into 2 parts: e · na. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written えな.
Questions about Ena
What does Ena mean in Japanese?
Ena has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 江名, combines these meanings: creek + name. Other spellings include 笑生 (laugh + life), 永名 (eternity + name), 笑和 (laugh + harmony).
How do you write Ena in kanji?
The most common way is 江名 (えな). It can also be written 笑生, 永名, 笑和, 江南, 絵名.
How do you write Ena in katakana?
Ena is エナ in katakana and えな in hiragana.
Is Ena a boy or girl name?
Ena is mostly used for girls.
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