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Naka 名加 – Japanese girl given name
Naka (名加) is read なか and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 名加, the characters mean: name + add. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Naka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 名加 | なか | name + add | 11 |
| 奈加 | なか | Nara + add | 13 |
| 奈果 | なか | Nara + fruit | 16 |
| 奈可 | なか | Nara + can | 13 |
| 南香 | なか | south + incense | 18 |
| 奈歌 | なか | Nara + song | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Naka
Naka in different scripts
| Romaji | Naka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なか |
| Katakana | ナカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 名加 |
Full name examples
- Naka Yuki (Japanese order: 結城名加, ゆうき なか)
- Naka Kono (Japanese order: 河野名加, こうの なか)
- Naka Maki (Japanese order: 牧名加, まき なか)
How to pronounce Naka
Break it into 2 parts: na · ka. 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 なか.
Questions about Naka
What does Naka mean in Japanese?
Naka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 名加, combines these meanings: name + add. Other spellings include 奈加 (Nara + add), 奈果 (Nara + fruit), 奈可 (Nara + can).
How do you write Naka in kanji?
The most common way is 名加 (なか). It can also be written 奈加, 奈果, 奈可, 南香, 奈歌.
How do you write Naka in katakana?
Naka is ナカ in katakana and なか in hiragana.
Is Naka a boy or girl name?
Naka is mostly used for girls.
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