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Runa 瑠奈 – Japanese girl given name
Runa (瑠奈) is read るな and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 瑠奈, the characters mean: lapis lazuli + Nara. This reading can be written with at least 57 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Runa
Runa (瑠奈 or 月奈) is a modern girls' name that pairs lapis or moon with a soft ending.
How to write Runa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 瑠奈 | るな | lapis lazuli + Nara | 22 |
| 月奈 | るな | month + Nara | 12 |
| 琉那 | るな | precious stone + what? | 18 |
| 月南 | るな | month + south | 13 |
| 月神 | るな | month + gods | 13 |
| 流七 | るな | current + seven | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Runa
Runa in different scripts
| Romaji | Runa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | るな |
| Katakana | ルナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 瑠奈 |
Full name examples
- Runa Yuki (Japanese order: 結城瑠奈, ゆうき るな)
- Runa Kono (Japanese order: 河野瑠奈, こうの るな)
- Runa Maki (Japanese order: 牧瑠奈, まき るな)
How to pronounce Runa
Break it into 2 parts: ru · 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 るな.
Questions about Runa
What does Runa mean in Japanese?
Runa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 瑠奈, combines these meanings: lapis lazuli + Nara. Other spellings include 月奈 (month + Nara), 琉那 (precious stone + what?), 月南 (month + south).
How do you write Runa in kanji?
The most common way is 瑠奈 (るな). It can also be written 月奈, 琉那, 月南, 月神, 流七.
How do you write Runa in katakana?
Runa is ルナ in katakana and るな in hiragana.
Is Runa a boy or girl name?
Runa is mostly used for girls.
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