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Sara 朝良 – Japanese girl given name
Sara (朝良) is read さら and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 朝良, the characters mean: morning + good. This reading can be written with at least 52 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Sara
Sara (紗良 or 沙羅) is brief and easy to read. 沙羅 is also the sal tree, sacred in Buddhism.
How to write Sara in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 朝良 | さら | morning + good | 19 |
| 早楽 | さら | early + music | 19 |
| 幸来 | さら | happiness + come | 15 |
| 佐良 | さら | assistant + good | 14 |
| 幸楽 | さら | happiness + music | 21 |
| 善良 | さら | virtuous + good | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sara
Sara in different scripts
| Romaji | Sara |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さら |
| Katakana | サラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 朝良 |
Full name examples
- Sara Yuki (Japanese order: 結城朝良, ゆうき さら)
- Sara Kono (Japanese order: 河野朝良, こうの さら)
- Sara Maki (Japanese order: 牧朝良, まき さら)
How to pronounce Sara
Break it into 2 parts: sa · ra. 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 さら.
Questions about Sara
What does Sara mean in Japanese?
Sara has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 朝良, combines these meanings: morning + good. Other spellings include 早楽 (early + music), 幸来 (happiness + come), 佐良 (assistant + good).
How do you write Sara in kanji?
The most common way is 朝良 (さら). It can also be written 早楽, 幸来, 佐良, 幸楽, 善良.
How do you write Sara in katakana?
Sara is サラ in katakana and さら in hiragana.
Is Sara a boy or girl name?
Sara is mostly used for girls.
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