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Kanna 栞奈 – Japanese girl given name
Kanna (栞奈) is read かんな and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 栞奈, the characters mean: bookmark + Nara. This reading can be written with at least 60 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Kanna
Kanna (環奈 or 栞奈) is a modern girls' name that combines ring or bookmark with a soft ending.
How to write Kanna in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 栞奈 | かんな | bookmark + Nara | 18 |
| 環奈 | かんな | ring + Nara | 25 |
| 十月 | かんな | ten + month | 6 |
| 五月 | かんな | five + month | 8 |
| 神和 | かんな | gods + harmony | 17 |
| 神名 | かんな | gods + name | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kanna
Kanna in different scripts
| Romaji | Kanna |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かんな |
| Katakana | カンナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 栞奈 |
Full name examples
- Kanna Yuki (Japanese order: 結城栞奈, ゆうき かんな)
- Kanna Kono (Japanese order: 河野栞奈, こうの かんな)
- Kanna Maki (Japanese order: 牧栞奈, まき かんな)
How to pronounce Kanna
Break it into 2 parts: kan · 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 かんな.
Questions about Kanna
What does Kanna mean in Japanese?
Kanna has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 栞奈, combines these meanings: bookmark + Nara. Other spellings include 環奈 (ring + Nara), 十月 (ten + month), 五月 (five + month).
How do you write Kanna in kanji?
The most common way is 栞奈 (かんな). It can also be written 環奈, 十月, 五月, 神和, 神名.
How do you write Kanna in katakana?
Kanna is カンナ in katakana and かんな in hiragana.
Is Kanna a boy or girl name?
Kanna is mostly used for girls.
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