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Sora 空 – Japanese unisex given name
Sora (空) is read そら and has 2 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 空, the characters mean: empty. This reading can be written with at least 55 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Sora
Sora means sky (空) and can also be written 宙, which means space. It is a modern, airy name used for boys and girls.
How to write Sora in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 空 | そら | empty | 8 |
| 宙 | そら | mid-air | 8 |
| 大空 | そら | large + empty | 11 |
| 空来 | そら | empty + come | 15 |
| 天来 | そら | heavens + come | 11 |
| 空想 | そら | empty + concept | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sora
Sora in different scripts
| Romaji | Sora |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | そら |
| Katakana | ソラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 空 |
Full name examples
- Sora Yuki (Japanese order: 結城空, ゆうき そら)
- Sora Kono (Japanese order: 河野空, こうの そら)
- Sora Maki (Japanese order: 牧空, まき そら)
How to pronounce Sora
Break it into 2 parts: so · 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 そら.
Questions about Sora
What does Sora mean in Japanese?
Sora has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 空, combines these meanings: empty. Other spellings include 宙 (mid-air), 大空 (large + empty), 空来 (empty + come).
How do you write Sora in kanji?
The most common way is 空 (そら). It can also be written 宙, 大空, 空来, 天来, 空想.
How do you write Sora in katakana?
Sora is ソラ in katakana and そら in hiragana.
Is Sora a boy or girl name?
Sora is used for both boys and girls.
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Other names that use 空
空: empty, sky, void
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.