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Rea 鈴愛 – Japanese girl given name
Rea (鈴愛) is read れあ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 鈴愛, the characters mean: small bell + love. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 27 strokes in total.
How to write Rea in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 鈴愛 | れあ | small bell + love | 26 |
| 麗安 | れあ | lovely + relax | 25 |
| 恋愛 | れあ | romance + love | 23 |
| 麗有 | れあ | lovely + possess | 25 |
| 麗空 | れあ | lovely + empty | 27 |
| 令亜 | れあ | orders + Asia | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Rea
Rea in different scripts
| Romaji | Rea |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | れあ |
| Katakana | レア |
| Kanji (most common) | 鈴愛 |
Full name examples
- Rea Yuki (Japanese order: 結城鈴愛, ゆうき れあ)
- Rea Kono (Japanese order: 河野鈴愛, こうの れあ)
- Rea Maki (Japanese order: 牧鈴愛, まき れあ)
How to pronounce Rea
Break it into 1 parts: rea. 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 れあ.
Questions about Rea
What does Rea mean in Japanese?
Rea has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 鈴愛, combines these meanings: small bell + love. Other spellings include 麗安 (lovely + relax), 恋愛 (romance + love), 麗有 (lovely + possess).
How do you write Rea in kanji?
The most common way is 鈴愛 (れあ). It can also be written 麗安, 恋愛, 麗有, 麗空, 令亜.
How do you write Rea in katakana?
Rea is レア in katakana and れあ in hiragana.
Is Rea a boy or girl name?
Rea is mostly used for girls.
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鈴: small bell, buzzer
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