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Niina 新和 – Japanese girl given name
Niina (新和) is read にいな and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 新和, the characters mean: new + harmony. This reading can be written with at least 45 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Niina in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 新和 | にいな | new + harmony | 21 |
| 新名 | にいな | new + name | 19 |
| 新夏 | にいな | new + summer | 23 |
| 新奈 | にいな | new + Nara | 21 |
| 初奈 | にいな | first time + Nara | 15 |
| 新樹 | にいな | new + timber | 29 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Niina
Niina in different scripts
| Romaji | Niina |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | にいな |
| Katakana | ニイナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 新和 |
Full name examples
- Niina Yuki (Japanese order: 結城新和, ゆうき にいな)
- Niina Kono (Japanese order: 河野新和, こうの にいな)
- Niina Maki (Japanese order: 牧新和, まき にいな)
How to pronounce Niina
Break it into 2 parts: nii · na. 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 にいな.
Questions about Niina
What does Niina mean in Japanese?
Niina has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 新和, combines these meanings: new + harmony. Other spellings include 新名 (new + name), 新夏 (new + summer), 新奈 (new + Nara).
How do you write Niina in kanji?
The most common way is 新和 (にいな). It can also be written 新名, 新夏, 新奈, 初奈, 新樹.
How do you write Niina in katakana?
Niina is ニイナ in katakana and にいな in hiragana.
Is Niina a boy or girl name?
Niina is mostly used for girls.
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