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Rara 来来 – Japanese girl given name
Rara (来来) is read らら and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 来来, the characters mean: come + come. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Rara in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 来来 | らら | come + come | 14 |
| 楽来 | らら | music + come | 20 |
| 来楽 | らら | come + music | 20 |
| 楽々 | らら | music | 13 |
| 楽楽 | らら | music + music | 26 |
| 楽良 | らら | music + good | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Rara
Rara in different scripts
| Romaji | Rara |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | らら |
| Katakana | ララ |
| Kanji (most common) | 来来 |
Full name examples
- Rara Yuki (Japanese order: 結城来来, ゆうき らら)
- Rara Kono (Japanese order: 河野来来, こうの らら)
- Rara Maki (Japanese order: 牧来来, まき らら)
How to pronounce Rara
Break it into 2 parts: ra · ra. 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 らら.
Questions about Rara
What does Rara mean in Japanese?
Rara has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 来来, combines these meanings: come + come. Other spellings include 楽来 (music + come), 来楽 (come + music), 楽々 (music).
How do you write Rara in kanji?
The most common way is 来来 (らら). It can also be written 楽来, 来楽, 楽々, 楽楽, 楽良.
How do you write Rara in katakana?
Rara is ララ in katakana and らら in hiragana.
Is Rara a boy or girl name?
Rara is mostly used for girls.
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Themes: Music and sound
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来: come, due, next
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