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Irina 入奈 – Japanese girl given name
Irina (入奈) is read いりな and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 入奈, the characters mean: enter + Nara. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 33 strokes in total.
How to write Irina in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 入奈 | いりな | enter + Nara | 10 |
| 維理名 | いりな | fiber + logic + name | 31 |
| 維理奈 | いりな | fiber + logic + Nara | 33 |
| 以利菜 | いりな | by means of + profit + vegetable | 23 |
| 維里名 | いりな | fiber + ri + name | 27 |
| 維李名 | いりな | fiber + plum + name | 27 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Irina
Irina in different scripts
| Romaji | Irina |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いりな |
| Katakana | イリナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 入奈 |
Full name examples
- Irina Yuki (Japanese order: 結城入奈, ゆうき いりな)
- Irina Kono (Japanese order: 河野入奈, こうの いりな)
- Irina Maki (Japanese order: 牧入奈, まき いりな)
How to pronounce Irina
Break it into 3 parts: i · 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 いりな.
Questions about Irina
What does Irina mean in Japanese?
Irina has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 入奈, combines these meanings: enter + Nara. Other spellings include 維理名 (fiber + logic + name), 維理奈 (fiber + logic + Nara), 以利菜 (by means of + profit + vegetable).
How do you write Irina in kanji?
The most common way is 入奈 (いりな). It can also be written 維理名, 維理奈, 以利菜, 維里名, 維李名.
How do you write Irina in katakana?
Irina is イリナ in katakana and いりな in hiragana.
Is Irina a boy or girl name?
Irina is mostly used for girls.
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