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Nina 日夏 – Japanese girl given name
Nina (日夏) is read にな and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 日夏, the characters mean: day + summer. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Nina in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 日夏 | にな | day + summer | 14 |
| 二奈 | にな | two + Nara | 10 |
| 人菜 | にな | person + vegetable | 13 |
| 二菜 | にな | two + vegetable | 13 |
| 新菜 | にな | new + vegetable | 24 |
| 仁和 | にな | humanity + harmony | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nina
Nina in different scripts
| Romaji | Nina |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | にな |
| Katakana | ニナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 日夏 |
Full name examples
- Nina Yuki (Japanese order: 結城日夏, ゆうき にな)
- Nina Kono (Japanese order: 河野日夏, こうの にな)
- Nina Maki (Japanese order: 牧日夏, まき にな)
How to pronounce Nina
Break it into 2 parts: ni · 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 にな.
Questions about Nina
What does Nina mean in Japanese?
Nina has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 日夏, combines these meanings: day + summer. Other spellings include 二奈 (two + Nara), 人菜 (person + vegetable), 二菜 (two + vegetable).
How do you write Nina in kanji?
The most common way is 日夏 (にな). It can also be written 二奈, 人菜, 二菜, 新菜, 仁和.
How do you write Nina in katakana?
Nina is ニナ in katakana and にな in hiragana.
Is Nina a boy or girl name?
Nina is mostly used for girls.
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