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Momoka 桃花 – Japanese girl given name
Momoka (桃花) is read ももか and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 桃花, the characters mean: peach + flower. This reading can be written with at least 76 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Momoka
Momoka (桃花 or 百花) means peach blossom or a hundred flowers. It is a sweet, springlike girls' name.
How to write Momoka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 桃花 | ももか | peach + flower | 17 |
| 百花 | ももか | hundred + flower | 13 |
| 桃香 | ももか | peach + incense | 19 |
| 百加 | ももか | hundred + add | 11 |
| 百可 | ももか | hundred + can | 11 |
| 百景 | ももか | hundred + scenery | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Momoka
Momoka in different scripts
| Romaji | Momoka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ももか |
| Katakana | モモカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 桃花 |
Full name examples
- Momoka Yuki (Japanese order: 結城桃花, ゆうき ももか)
- Momoka Kono (Japanese order: 河野桃花, こうの ももか)
- Momoka Maki (Japanese order: 牧桃花, まき ももか)
How to pronounce Momoka
Break it into 3 parts: mo · mo · 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 ももか.
Questions about Momoka
What does Momoka mean in Japanese?
Momoka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 桃花, combines these meanings: peach + flower. Other spellings include 百花 (hundred + flower), 桃香 (peach + incense), 百加 (hundred + add).
How do you write Momoka in kanji?
The most common way is 桃花 (ももか). It can also be written 百花, 桃香, 百加, 百可, 百景.
How do you write Momoka in katakana?
Momoka is モモカ in katakana and ももか in hiragana.
Is Momoka a boy or girl name?
Momoka is mostly used for girls.
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