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Reika 麗華 – Japanese girl given name
Reika (麗華) is read れいか and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 麗華, the characters mean: lovely + splendor. This reading can be written with at least 80 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 29 strokes in total.
About the name Reika
Reika (麗華 or 玲香) means beautiful flower or jewel fragrance. It is a modern, elegant girls' name.
How to write Reika in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 麗華 | れいか | lovely + splendor | 29 |
| 玲香 | れいか | sound of jewels + incense | 18 |
| 鈴和 | れいか | small bell + harmony | 21 |
| 鈴加 | れいか | small bell + add | 18 |
| 冷花 | れいか | cool + flower | 14 |
| 励加 | れいか | encourage + add | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Reika
Reika in different scripts
| Romaji | Reika |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | れいか |
| Katakana | レイカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 麗華 |
Full name examples
- Reika Yuki (Japanese order: 結城麗華, ゆうき れいか)
- Reika Kono (Japanese order: 河野麗華, こうの れいか)
- Reika Maki (Japanese order: 牧麗華, まき れいか)
How to pronounce Reika
Break it into 2 parts: rei · ka. 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 れいか.
Questions about Reika
What does Reika mean in Japanese?
Reika has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 麗華, combines these meanings: lovely + splendor. Other spellings include 玲香 (sound of jewels + incense), 鈴和 (small bell + harmony), 鈴加 (small bell + add).
How do you write Reika in kanji?
The most common way is 麗華 (れいか). It can also be written 玲香, 鈴和, 鈴加, 冷花, 励加.
How do you write Reika in katakana?
Reika is レイカ in katakana and れいか in hiragana.
Is Reika a boy or girl name?
Reika is mostly used for girls.
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