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Hana 花 – Japanese girl given name
Hana (花) is read はな and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 花, the characters mean: flower. This reading can be written with at least 84 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Hana
Hana means flower (花). It is among the shortest and simplest names to say, and it appears in many longer names such as Hanako.
How to write Hana in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 花 | はな | flower | 7 |
| 華 | はな | splendor | 10 |
| 葉七 | はな | leaf + seven | 14 |
| 一花 | はな | one + flower | 8 |
| 葉名 | はな | leaf + name | 18 |
| 英名 | はな | England + name | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hana
Hana in different scripts
| Romaji | Hana |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はな |
| Katakana | ハナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 花 |
Full name examples
- Hana Yuki (Japanese order: 結城花, ゆうき はな)
- Hana Kono (Japanese order: 河野花, こうの はな)
- Hana Maki (Japanese order: 牧花, まき はな)
How to pronounce Hana
Break it into 2 parts: ha · 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 はな.
Questions about Hana
What does Hana mean in Japanese?
Hana has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 花, combines these meanings: flower. Other spellings include 華 (splendor), 葉七 (leaf + seven), 一花 (one + flower).
How do you write Hana in kanji?
The most common way is 花 (はな). It can also be written 華, 葉七, 一花, 葉名, 英名.
How do you write Hana in katakana?
Hana is ハナ in katakana and はな in hiragana.
Is Hana a boy or girl name?
Hana is mostly used for girls.
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