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Hanna 花奈 – Japanese girl given name
Hanna (花奈) is read はんな and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 花奈, the characters mean: flower + Nara. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Hanna in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 花奈 | はんな | flower + Nara | 15 |
| 央奈 | はんな | center + Nara | 13 |
| 繁命 | はんな | luxuriant + fate | 24 |
| 伴奈 | はんな | consort + Nara | 15 |
| 花菜 | はんな | flower + vegetable | 18 |
| 春菜 | はんな | springtime + vegetable | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hanna
Hanna in different scripts
| Romaji | Hanna |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はんな |
| Katakana | ハンナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 花奈 |
Full name examples
- Hanna Yuki (Japanese order: 結城花奈, ゆうき はんな)
- Hanna Kono (Japanese order: 河野花奈, こうの はんな)
- Hanna Maki (Japanese order: 牧花奈, まき はんな)
How to pronounce Hanna
Break it into 2 parts: han · 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 はんな.
Questions about Hanna
What does Hanna mean in Japanese?
Hanna has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 花奈, combines these meanings: flower + Nara. Other spellings include 央奈 (center + Nara), 繁命 (luxuriant + fate), 伴奈 (consort + Nara).
How do you write Hanna in kanji?
The most common way is 花奈 (はんな). It can also be written 央奈, 繁命, 伴奈, 花菜, 春菜.
How do you write Hanna in katakana?
Hanna is ハンナ in katakana and はんな in hiragana.
Is Hanna a boy or girl name?
Hanna is mostly used for girls.
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