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Ruka 月海 – Japanese girl given name
Ruka (月海) is read るか and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 月海, the characters mean: month + sea. This reading can be written with at least 76 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Ruka
Ruka (瑠花 or 流香) is a modern girls' name using lapis or flowing plus flower or fragrance.
How to write Ruka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 月海 | るか | month + sea | 13 |
| 流海 | るか | current + sea | 19 |
| 月風 | るか | month + wind | 13 |
| 月花 | るか | month + flower | 11 |
| 路加 | るか | path + add | 18 |
| 流歌 | るか | current + song | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ruka
Ruka in different scripts
| Romaji | Ruka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | るか |
| Katakana | ルカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 月海 |
Full name examples
- Ruka Yuki (Japanese order: 結城月海, ゆうき るか)
- Ruka Kono (Japanese order: 河野月海, こうの るか)
- Ruka Maki (Japanese order: 牧月海, まき るか)
How to pronounce Ruka
Break it into 2 parts: ru · ka. 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 るか.
Questions about Ruka
What does Ruka mean in Japanese?
Ruka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 月海, combines these meanings: month + sea. Other spellings include 流海 (current + sea), 月風 (month + wind), 月花 (month + flower).
How do you write Ruka in kanji?
The most common way is 月海 (るか). It can also be written 流海, 月風, 月花, 路加, 流歌.
How do you write Ruka in katakana?
Ruka is ルカ in katakana and るか in hiragana.
Is Ruka a boy or girl name?
Ruka is mostly used for girls.
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