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Rina 莉奈 – Japanese girl given name
Rina (莉奈) is read りな and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 莉奈, the characters mean: jasmine + Nara. This reading can be written with at least 51 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Rina
Rina (莉奈 or 里奈) is a modern girls' name that pairs jasmine or village with a soft ending.
How to write Rina in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 莉奈 | りな | jasmine + Nara | 18 |
| 里奈 | りな | ri + Nara | 15 |
| 梨奈 | りな | pear tree + Nara | 19 |
| 理来 | りな | logic + come | 18 |
| 理名 | りな | logic + name | 17 |
| 利名 | りな | profit + name | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Rina
Rina in different scripts
| Romaji | Rina |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りな |
| Katakana | リナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 莉奈 |
Full name examples
- Rina Yuki (Japanese order: 結城莉奈, ゆうき りな)
- Rina Kono (Japanese order: 河野莉奈, こうの りな)
- Rina Maki (Japanese order: 牧莉奈, まき りな)
How to pronounce Rina
Break it into 2 parts: ri · na. 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 りな.
Questions about Rina
What does Rina mean in Japanese?
Rina has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 莉奈, combines these meanings: jasmine + Nara. Other spellings include 里奈 (ri + Nara), 梨奈 (pear tree + Nara), 理来 (logic + come).
How do you write Rina in kanji?
The most common way is 莉奈 (りな). It can also be written 里奈, 梨奈, 理来, 理名, 利名.
How do you write Rina in katakana?
Rina is リナ in katakana and りな in hiragana.
Is Rina a boy or girl name?
Rina is mostly used for girls.
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