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Manaka 愛華 – Japanese girl given name
Manaka (愛華) is read まなか and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 愛華, the characters mean: love + splendor. This reading can be written with at least 80 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Manaka
Manaka (愛華 or 真奈花) means love flower or true flower, a modern girls' name.
How to write Manaka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 愛華 | まなか | love + splendor | 23 |
| 真奈花 | まなか | true + Nara + flower | 25 |
| 愛佳 | まなか | love + excellent | 21 |
| 真日 | まなか | true + day | 14 |
| 学果 | まなか | study + fruit | 16 |
| 真加 | まなか | true + add | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Manaka
Manaka in different scripts
| Romaji | Manaka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まなか |
| Katakana | マナカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 愛華 |
Full name examples
- Manaka Yuki (Japanese order: 結城愛華, ゆうき まなか)
- Manaka Kono (Japanese order: 河野愛華, こうの まなか)
- Manaka Maki (Japanese order: 牧愛華, まき まなか)
How to pronounce Manaka
Break it into 3 parts: ma · na · 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 まなか.
Questions about Manaka
What does Manaka mean in Japanese?
Manaka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 愛華, combines these meanings: love + splendor. Other spellings include 真奈花 (true + Nara + flower), 愛佳 (love + excellent), 真日 (true + day).
How do you write Manaka in kanji?
The most common way is 愛華 (まなか). It can also be written 真奈花, 愛佳, 真日, 学果, 真加.
How do you write Manaka in katakana?
Manaka is マナカ in katakana and まなか in hiragana.
Is Manaka a boy or girl name?
Manaka is mostly used for girls.
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