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Kira 煌 – Japanese girl given name
Kira (煌) is read きら and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 煌, the characters mean: glitter. This reading can be written with at least 47 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 33 strokes in total.
About the name Kira
Kira (煌 or 綺羅) means sparkle or fine silk. It is a modern name with a bright sound.
How to write Kira in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 煌 | きら | glitter | 13 |
| 綺羅 | きら | figured cloth + gauze | 33 |
| 光来 | きら | ray + come | 13 |
| 喜来 | きら | rejoice + come | 19 |
| 光楽 | きら | ray + music | 19 |
| 希来 | きら | hope + come | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kira
Kira in different scripts
| Romaji | Kira |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きら |
| Katakana | キラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 煌 |
Full name examples
- Kira Yuki (Japanese order: 結城煌, ゆうき きら)
- Kira Kono (Japanese order: 河野煌, こうの きら)
- Kira Maki (Japanese order: 牧煌, まき きら)
How to pronounce Kira
Break it into 2 parts: ki · ra. 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 きら.
Questions about Kira
What does Kira mean in Japanese?
Kira has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 煌, combines these meanings: glitter. Other spellings include 綺羅 (figured cloth + gauze), 光来 (ray + come), 喜来 (rejoice + come).
How do you write Kira in kanji?
The most common way is 煌 (きら). It can also be written 綺羅, 光来, 喜来, 光楽, 希来.
How do you write Kira in katakana?
Kira is キラ in katakana and きら in hiragana.
Is Kira a boy or girl name?
Kira is mostly used for girls.
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