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Isa 意作 – Japanese girl given name
Isa (意作) is read いさ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 意作, the characters mean: idea + make. This reading can be written with at least 42 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Isa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 意作 | いさ | idea + make | 20 |
| 以作 | いさ | by means of + make | 12 |
| 意早 | いさ | idea + early | 19 |
| 以早 | いさ | by means of + early | 11 |
| 意佐 | いさ | idea + assistant | 20 |
| 以佐 | いさ | by means of + assistant | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Isa
Isa in different scripts
| Romaji | Isa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いさ |
| Katakana | イサ |
| Kanji (most common) | 意作 |
Full name examples
- Isa Yuki (Japanese order: 結城意作, ゆうき いさ)
- Isa Kono (Japanese order: 河野意作, こうの いさ)
- Isa Maki (Japanese order: 牧意作, まき いさ)
How to pronounce Isa
Break it into 2 parts: i · sa. 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 いさ.
Questions about Isa
What does Isa mean in Japanese?
Isa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 意作, combines these meanings: idea + make. Other spellings include 以作 (by means of + make), 意早 (idea + early), 以早 (by means of + early).
How do you write Isa in kanji?
The most common way is 意作 (いさ). It can also be written 以作, 意早, 以早, 意佐, 以佐.
How do you write Isa in katakana?
Isa is イサ in katakana and いさ in hiragana.
Is Isa a boy or girl name?
Isa is mostly used for girls.
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意: idea, mind, heart
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