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Karina 刈菜 – Japanese girl given name
Karina (刈菜) is read かりな and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 刈菜, the characters mean: reap + vegetable. This reading can be written with at least 32 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Karina in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 刈菜 | かりな | reap + vegetable | 15 |
| 花利奈 | かりな | flower + profit + Nara | 22 |
| 香理奈 | かりな | incense + logic + Nara | 28 |
| 夏里七 | かりな | summer + ri + seven | 19 |
| 香利奈 | かりな | incense + profit + Nara | 24 |
| 華理奈 | かりな | splendor + logic + Nara | 29 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Karina
Karina in different scripts
| Romaji | Karina |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かりな |
| Katakana | カリナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 刈菜 |
Full name examples
- Karina Yuki (Japanese order: 結城刈菜, ゆうき かりな)
- Karina Kono (Japanese order: 河野刈菜, こうの かりな)
- Karina Maki (Japanese order: 牧刈菜, まき かりな)
How to pronounce Karina
Break it into 3 parts: ka · 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 かりな.
Questions about Karina
What does Karina mean in Japanese?
Karina has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 刈菜, combines these meanings: reap + vegetable. Other spellings include 花利奈 (flower + profit + Nara), 香理奈 (incense + logic + Nara), 夏里七 (summer + ri + seven).
How do you write Karina in kanji?
The most common way is 刈菜 (かりな). It can also be written 花利奈, 香理奈, 夏里七, 香利奈, 華理奈.
How do you write Karina in katakana?
Karina is カリナ in katakana and かりな in hiragana.
Is Karina a boy or girl name?
Karina is mostly used for girls.
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