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Maika 舞加 – Japanese girl given name
Maika (舞加) is read まいか and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 舞加, the characters mean: dance + add. This reading can be written with at least 46 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Maika in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 舞加 | まいか | dance + add | 20 |
| 舞果 | まいか | dance + fruit | 23 |
| 米香 | まいか | rice + incense | 15 |
| 舞可 | まいか | dance + can | 20 |
| 舞歌 | まいか | dance + song | 29 |
| 舞風 | まいか | dance + wind | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Maika
Maika in different scripts
| Romaji | Maika |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まいか |
| Katakana | マイカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 舞加 |
Full name examples
- Maika Yuki (Japanese order: 結城舞加, ゆうき まいか)
- Maika Kono (Japanese order: 河野舞加, こうの まいか)
- Maika Maki (Japanese order: 牧舞加, まき まいか)
How to pronounce Maika
Break it into 2 parts: mai · ka. 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 まいか.
Questions about Maika
What does Maika mean in Japanese?
Maika has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 舞加, combines these meanings: dance + add. Other spellings include 舞果 (dance + fruit), 米香 (rice + incense), 舞可 (dance + can).
How do you write Maika in kanji?
The most common way is 舞加 (まいか). It can also be written 舞果, 米香, 舞可, 舞歌, 舞風.
How do you write Maika in katakana?
Maika is マイカ in katakana and まいか in hiragana.
Is Maika a boy or girl name?
Maika is mostly used for girls.
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