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Rana 楽七 – Japanese girl given name
Rana (楽七) is read らな and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 楽七, the characters mean: music + seven. This reading can be written with at least 24 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Rana in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 楽七 | らな | music + seven | 15 |
| 来愛 | らな | come + love | 20 |
| 来夏 | らな | come + summer | 17 |
| 優花 | らな | tenderness + flower | 24 |
| 来奈 | らな | come + Nara | 15 |
| 楽夏 | らな | music + summer | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Rana
Rana in different scripts
| Romaji | Rana |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | らな |
| Katakana | ラナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 楽七 |
Full name examples
- Rana Yuki (Japanese order: 結城楽七, ゆうき らな)
- Rana Kono (Japanese order: 河野楽七, こうの らな)
- Rana Maki (Japanese order: 牧楽七, まき らな)
How to pronounce Rana
Break it into 2 parts: ra · 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 らな.
Questions about Rana
What does Rana mean in Japanese?
Rana has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 楽七, combines these meanings: music + seven. Other spellings include 来愛 (come + love), 来夏 (come + summer), 優花 (tenderness + flower).
How do you write Rana in kanji?
The most common way is 楽七 (らな). It can also be written 来愛, 来夏, 優花, 来奈, 楽夏.
How do you write Rana in katakana?
Rana is ラナ in katakana and らな in hiragana.
Is Rana a boy or girl name?
Rana is mostly used for girls.
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楽: music, comfort, ease
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