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Shiina 海七 – Japanese girl given name
Shiina (海七) is read しいな and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 海七, the characters mean: sea + seven. This reading can be written with at least 42 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Shiina in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 海七 | しいな | sea + seven | 11 |
| 海花 | しいな | sea + flower | 16 |
| 海波 | しぃな | sea + waves | 17 |
| 海奈 | しいな | sea + Nara | 17 |
| 幸花 | しいな | happiness + flower | 15 |
| 新菜 | しいな | new + vegetable | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shiina
Shiina in different scripts
| Romaji | Shiina |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しいな |
| Katakana | シイナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 海七 |
Full name examples
- Shiina Yuki (Japanese order: 結城海七, ゆうき しいな)
- Shiina Kono (Japanese order: 河野海七, こうの しいな)
- Shiina Maki (Japanese order: 牧海七, まき しいな)
How to pronounce Shiina
Break it into 2 parts: shii · na. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written しいな.
Questions about Shiina
What does Shiina mean in Japanese?
Shiina has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 海七, combines these meanings: sea + seven. Other spellings include 海花 (sea + flower), 海波 (sea + waves), 海奈 (sea + Nara).
How do you write Shiina in kanji?
The most common way is 海七 (しいな). It can also be written 海花, 海波, 海奈, 幸花, 新菜.
How do you write Shiina in katakana?
Shiina is シイナ in katakana and しいな in hiragana.
Is Shiina a boy or girl name?
Shiina is mostly used for girls.
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