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Misa 美沙 – Japanese girl given name
Misa (美沙) is read みさ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 美沙, the characters mean: beauty + sand. This reading can be written with at least 83 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Misa
Misa (美沙 or 美紗) means beauty plus sand or silk. It is also the Japanese word for the Catholic mass, written 弥撒.
How to write Misa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 美沙 | みさ | beauty + sand | 16 |
| 美紗 | みさ | beauty + gauze | 19 |
| 実沙 | みさ | reality + sand | 15 |
| 三差 | みさ | three + distinction | 13 |
| 三佐 | みさ | three + assistant | 10 |
| 実佐 | みさ | reality + assistant | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Misa
Misa in different scripts
| Romaji | Misa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みさ |
| Katakana | ミサ |
| Kanji (most common) | 美沙 |
Full name examples
- Misa Yuki (Japanese order: 結城美沙, ゆうき みさ)
- Misa Kono (Japanese order: 河野美沙, こうの みさ)
- Misa Maki (Japanese order: 牧美沙, まき みさ)
How to pronounce Misa
Break it into 2 parts: mi · 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 みさ.
Questions about Misa
What does Misa mean in Japanese?
Misa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 美沙, combines these meanings: beauty + sand. Other spellings include 美紗 (beauty + gauze), 実沙 (reality + sand), 三差 (three + distinction).
How do you write Misa in kanji?
The most common way is 美沙 (みさ). It can also be written 美紗, 実沙, 三差, 三佐, 実佐.
How do you write Misa in katakana?
Misa is ミサ in katakana and みさ in hiragana.
Is Misa a boy or girl name?
Misa is mostly used for girls.
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