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Erina 絵里奈 – Japanese girl given name
Erina (絵里奈) is read えりな and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 絵里奈, the characters mean: picture + ri + Nara. This reading can be written with at least 148 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 29 strokes in total.
About the name Erina
Erina (絵里奈 or 英里奈) is a modern girls' name made from picture or outstanding plus village and a soft ending.
How to write Erina in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 絵里奈 | えりな | picture + ri + Nara | 27 |
| 英里奈 | えりな | England + ri + Nara | 23 |
| 恵梨奈 | えりな | favor + pear tree + Nara | 29 |
| 映里 | えりな | reflect + ri | 16 |
| 里奈 | えりな | ri + Nara | 15 |
| 絵菜 | えりな | picture + vegetable | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Erina
Erina in different scripts
| Romaji | Erina |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えりな |
| Katakana | エリナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 絵里奈 |
Full name examples
- Erina Yuki (Japanese order: 結城絵里奈, ゆうき えりな)
- Erina Kono (Japanese order: 河野絵里奈, こうの えりな)
- Erina Maki (Japanese order: 牧絵里奈, まき えりな)
How to pronounce Erina
Break it into 3 parts: e · 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 えりな.
Questions about Erina
What does Erina mean in Japanese?
Erina has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 絵里奈, combines these meanings: picture + ri + Nara. Other spellings include 英里奈 (England + ri + Nara), 恵梨奈 (favor + pear tree + Nara), 映里 (reflect + ri).
How do you write Erina in kanji?
The most common way is 絵里奈 (えりな). It can also be written 英里奈, 恵梨奈, 映里, 里奈, 絵菜.
How do you write Erina in katakana?
Erina is エリナ in katakana and えりな in hiragana.
Is Erina a boy or girl name?
Erina is mostly used for girls.
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