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Iroha 心花 – Japanese girl given name
Iroha (心花) is read いろは and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 心花, the characters mean: heart + flower. This reading can be written with at least 32 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Iroha in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 心花 | いろは | heart + flower | 11 |
| 色葉 | いろは | color + leaf | 18 |
| 色春 | いろは | color + springtime | 15 |
| 温葉 | いろは | warm + leaf | 24 |
| 色波 | いろは | color + waves | 14 |
| 色羽 | いろは | color + feathers | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Iroha
Iroha in different scripts
| Romaji | Iroha |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いろは |
| Katakana | イロハ |
| Kanji (most common) | 心花 |
Full name examples
- Iroha Yuki (Japanese order: 結城心花, ゆうき いろは)
- Iroha Kono (Japanese order: 河野心花, こうの いろは)
- Iroha Maki (Japanese order: 牧心花, まき いろは)
How to pronounce Iroha
Break it into 3 parts: i · ro · ha. 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 いろは.
Questions about Iroha
What does Iroha mean in Japanese?
Iroha has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 心花, combines these meanings: heart + flower. Other spellings include 色葉 (color + leaf), 色春 (color + springtime), 温葉 (warm + leaf).
How do you write Iroha in kanji?
The most common way is 心花 (いろは). It can also be written 色葉, 色春, 温葉, 色波, 色羽.
How do you write Iroha in katakana?
Iroha is イロハ in katakana and いろは in hiragana.
Is Iroha a boy or girl name?
Iroha is mostly used for girls.
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