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Sena 星奈 – Japanese girl given name
Sena (星奈) is read せな and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 星奈, the characters mean: star + Nara. This reading can be written with at least 60 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 26 strokes in total.
About the name Sena
Sena (星奈 or 瀬那) is a modern girls' name with a soft, international sound.
How to write Sena in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 星奈 | せな | star + Nara | 17 |
| 世奈 | せな | generation + Nara | 13 |
| 瀬那 | せな | rapids + what? | 26 |
| 世和 | せな | generation + harmony | 13 |
| 世女 | せな | generation + woman | 8 |
| 勢生 | せな | forces + life | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sena
Sena in different scripts
| Romaji | Sena |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | せな |
| Katakana | セナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 星奈 |
Full name examples
- Sena Yuki (Japanese order: 結城星奈, ゆうき せな)
- Sena Kono (Japanese order: 河野星奈, こうの せな)
- Sena Maki (Japanese order: 牧星奈, まき せな)
How to pronounce Sena
Break it into 2 parts: se · 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 せな.
Questions about Sena
What does Sena mean in Japanese?
Sena has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 星奈, combines these meanings: star + Nara. Other spellings include 世奈 (generation + Nara), 瀬那 (rapids + what?), 世和 (generation + harmony).
How do you write Sena in kanji?
The most common way is 星奈 (せな). It can also be written 世奈, 瀬那, 世和, 世女, 勢生.
How do you write Sena in katakana?
Sena is セナ in katakana and せな in hiragana.
Is Sena a boy or girl name?
Sena is mostly used for girls.
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