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Mina 美奈 – Japanese girl given name
Mina (美奈) is read みな and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 美奈, the characters mean: beauty + Nara. This reading can be written with at least 77 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Mina
Mina (美奈 or 実奈) is a short girls' name pairing beauty or fruit with a soft ending. It is easy to say abroad.
How to write Mina in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 美奈 | みな | beauty + Nara | 17 |
| 未奈 | みな | un- + Nara | 13 |
| 実奈 | みな | reality + Nara | 16 |
| 三七 | みな | three + seven | 5 |
| 実成 | みな | reality + turn into | 14 |
| 見名 | みな | see + name | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mina
Mina in different scripts
| Romaji | Mina |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みな |
| Katakana | ミナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 美奈 |
Full name examples
- Mina Yuki (Japanese order: 結城美奈, ゆうき みな)
- Mina Kono (Japanese order: 河野美奈, こうの みな)
- Mina Maki (Japanese order: 牧美奈, まき みな)
How to pronounce Mina
Break it into 2 parts: mi · na. 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 みな.
Questions about Mina
What does Mina mean in Japanese?
Mina has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 美奈, combines these meanings: beauty + Nara. Other spellings include 未奈 (un- + Nara), 実奈 (reality + Nara), 三七 (three + seven).
How do you write Mina in kanji?
The most common way is 美奈 (みな). It can also be written 未奈, 実奈, 三七, 実成, 見名.
How do you write Mina in katakana?
Mina is ミナ in katakana and みな in hiragana.
Is Mina a boy or girl name?
Mina is mostly used for girls.
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