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Reira 光来 – Japanese girl given name
Reira (光来) is read れいら and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 光来, the characters mean: ray + come. This reading can be written with at least 33 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Reira in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 光来 | れいら | ray + come | 13 |
| 鈴楽 | れいら | small bell + music | 26 |
| 礼来 | れいら | salute + come | 12 |
| 鈴良 | れいら | small bell + good | 20 |
| 恋来 | れいら | romance + come | 17 |
| 礼良 | れいら | salute + good | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Reira
Reira in different scripts
| Romaji | Reira |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | れいら |
| Katakana | レイラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 光来 |
Full name examples
- Reira Yuki (Japanese order: 結城光来, ゆうき れいら)
- Reira Kono (Japanese order: 河野光来, こうの れいら)
- Reira Maki (Japanese order: 牧光来, まき れいら)
How to pronounce Reira
Break it into 2 parts: rei · ra. 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 れいら.
Questions about Reira
What does Reira mean in Japanese?
Reira has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 光来, combines these meanings: ray + come. Other spellings include 鈴楽 (small bell + music), 礼来 (salute + come), 鈴良 (small bell + good).
How do you write Reira in kanji?
The most common way is 光来 (れいら). It can also be written 鈴楽, 礼来, 鈴良, 恋来, 礼良.
How do you write Reira in katakana?
Reira is レイラ in katakana and れいら in hiragana.
Is Reira a boy or girl name?
Reira is mostly used for girls.
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