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Reina 玲奈 – Japanese girl given name
Reina (玲奈) is read れいな and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 玲奈, the characters mean: sound of jewels + Nara. This reading can be written with at least 65 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 27 strokes in total.
About the name Reina
Reina is often written 玲奈, where 玲 is the clear ringing of jewels, or 麗奈, where 麗 means graceful and beautiful. The sound feels international, which is part of its appeal.
How to write Reina in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 玲奈 | れいな | sound of jewels + Nara | 17 |
| 麗奈 | れいな | lovely + Nara | 27 |
| 令名 | れいな | orders + name | 11 |
| 鈴夏 | れいな | small bell + summer | 23 |
| 令奈 | れいな | orders + Nara | 13 |
| 礼美 | れいな | salute + beauty | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Reina
Reina in different scripts
| Romaji | Reina |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | れいな |
| Katakana | レイナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 玲奈 |
Full name examples
- Reina Yuki (Japanese order: 結城玲奈, ゆうき れいな)
- Reina Kono (Japanese order: 河野玲奈, こうの れいな)
- Reina Maki (Japanese order: 牧玲奈, まき れいな)
How to pronounce Reina
Break it into 2 parts: rei · na. 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 れいな.
Questions about Reina
What does Reina mean in Japanese?
Reina has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 玲奈, combines these meanings: sound of jewels + Nara. Other spellings include 麗奈 (lovely + Nara), 令名 (orders + name), 鈴夏 (small bell + summer).
How do you write Reina in kanji?
The most common way is 玲奈 (れいな). It can also be written 麗奈, 令名, 鈴夏, 令奈, 礼美.
How do you write Reina in katakana?
Reina is レイナ in katakana and れいな in hiragana.
Is Reina a boy or girl name?
Reina is mostly used for girls.
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