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Uta 海大 – Japanese girl given name
Uta (海大) is read うた and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 海大, the characters mean: sea + large. This reading can be written with at least 15 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Uta in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 海大 | うた | sea + large | 12 |
| 生楽 | うた | life + music | 18 |
| 和歌 | うた | harmony + song | 22 |
| 有楽 | うた | possess + music | 19 |
| 宇多 | うた | eaves + many | 12 |
| 羽音 | うた | feathers + sound | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Uta
Uta in different scripts
| Romaji | Uta |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うた |
| Katakana | ウタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 海大 |
Full name examples
- Uta Yuki (Japanese order: 結城海大, ゆうき うた)
- Uta Kono (Japanese order: 河野海大, こうの うた)
- Uta Maki (Japanese order: 牧海大, まき うた)
How to pronounce Uta
Break it into 2 parts: u · ta. 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 うた.
Questions about Uta
What does Uta mean in Japanese?
Uta has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 海大, combines these meanings: sea + large. Other spellings include 生楽 (life + music), 和歌 (harmony + song), 有楽 (possess + music).
How do you write Uta in kanji?
The most common way is 海大 (うた). It can also be written 生楽, 和歌, 有楽, 宇多, 羽音.
How do you write Uta in katakana?
Uta is ウタ in katakana and うた in hiragana.
Is Uta a boy or girl name?
Uta is mostly used for girls.
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