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Marika 球加 – Japanese girl given name
Marika (球加) is read まりか and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 球加, the characters mean: ball + add. This reading can be written with at least 65 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Marika in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 球加 | まりか | ball + add | 16 |
| 海風 | まりか | sea + wind | 18 |
| 聖華 | まりか | holy + splendor | 23 |
| 毬果 | まりか | burr + fruit | 19 |
| 毬花 | まりか | burr + flower | 18 |
| 毬香 | まりか | burr + incense | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Marika
Marika in different scripts
| Romaji | Marika |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まりか |
| Katakana | マリカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 球加 |
Full name examples
- Marika Yuki (Japanese order: 結城球加, ゆうき まりか)
- Marika Kono (Japanese order: 河野球加, こうの まりか)
- Marika Maki (Japanese order: 牧球加, まき まりか)
How to pronounce Marika
Break it into 3 parts: ma · ri · 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 まりか.
Questions about Marika
What does Marika mean in Japanese?
Marika has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 球加, combines these meanings: ball + add. Other spellings include 海風 (sea + wind), 聖華 (holy + splendor), 毬果 (burr + fruit).
How do you write Marika in kanji?
The most common way is 球加 (まりか). It can also be written 海風, 聖華, 毬果, 毬花, 毬香.
How do you write Marika in katakana?
Marika is マリカ in katakana and まりか in hiragana.
Is Marika a boy or girl name?
Marika is mostly used for girls.
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