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Kisa 規佐 – Japanese girl given name
Kisa (規佐) is read きさ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 規佐, the characters mean: standard + assistant. This reading can be written with at least 33 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Kisa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 規佐 | きさ | standard + assistant | 18 |
| 起佐 | きさ | rouse + assistant | 17 |
| 喜佐 | きさ | rejoice + assistant | 19 |
| 紀佐 | きさ | chronicle + assistant | 16 |
| 希佐 | きさ | hope + assistant | 14 |
| 希幸 | きさ | hope + happiness | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kisa
Kisa in different scripts
| Romaji | Kisa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きさ |
| Katakana | キサ |
| Kanji (most common) | 規佐 |
Full name examples
- Kisa Yuki (Japanese order: 結城規佐, ゆうき きさ)
- Kisa Kono (Japanese order: 河野規佐, こうの きさ)
- Kisa Maki (Japanese order: 牧規佐, まき きさ)
How to pronounce Kisa
Break it into 2 parts: ki · 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 きさ.
Questions about Kisa
What does Kisa mean in Japanese?
Kisa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 規佐, combines these meanings: standard + assistant. Other spellings include 起佐 (rouse + assistant), 喜佐 (rejoice + assistant), 紀佐 (chronicle + assistant).
How do you write Kisa in kanji?
The most common way is 規佐 (きさ). It can also be written 起佐, 喜佐, 紀佐, 希佐, 希幸.
How do you write Kisa in katakana?
Kisa is キサ in katakana and きさ in hiragana.
Is Kisa a boy or girl name?
Kisa is mostly used for girls.
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規: standard, measure
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.