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Hinata 陽向 – Japanese unisex given name
Hinata (陽向) is read ひなた and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 陽向, the characters mean: sunshine + yonder. This reading can be written with at least 57 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 23 strokes in total.
About the name Hinata
Hinata is written 陽向, "facing the sun", or 日向, a sunny place. It is used for boys and girls and has become very popular.
How to write Hinata in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 陽向 | ひなた | sunshine + yonder | 18 |
| 日向 | ひなた | day + yonder | 10 |
| 陽菜 | ひなた | sunshine + vegetable | 23 |
| 日和 | ひなた | day + harmony | 12 |
| 飛向 | ひなた | fly + yonder | 15 |
| 飛南 | ひなた | fly + south | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hinata
Hinata in different scripts
| Romaji | Hinata |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひなた |
| Katakana | ヒナタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 陽向 |
Full name examples
- Hinata Yuki (Japanese order: 結城陽向, ゆうき ひなた)
- Hinata Kono (Japanese order: 河野陽向, こうの ひなた)
- Hinata Maki (Japanese order: 牧陽向, まき ひなた)
How to pronounce Hinata
Break it into 3 parts: hi · na · ta. 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 ひなた.
Questions about Hinata
What does Hinata mean in Japanese?
Hinata has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 陽向, combines these meanings: sunshine + yonder. Other spellings include 日向 (day + yonder), 陽菜 (sunshine + vegetable), 日和 (day + harmony).
How do you write Hinata in kanji?
The most common way is 陽向 (ひなた). It can also be written 日向, 陽菜, 日和, 飛向, 飛南.
How do you write Hinata in katakana?
Hinata is ヒナタ in katakana and ひなた in hiragana.
Is Hinata a boy or girl name?
Hinata is used for both boys and girls.
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