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Waka 和加 – Japanese girl given name
Waka (和加) is read わか and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 和加, the characters mean: harmony + add. This reading can be written with at least 31 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Waka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 和加 | わか | harmony + add | 13 |
| 和果 | わか | harmony + fruit | 16 |
| 和可 | わか | harmony + can | 13 |
| 和何 | わか | harmony + what | 15 |
| 和歌 | わか | harmony + song | 22 |
| 環果 | わか | ring + fruit | 25 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Waka
Waka in different scripts
| Romaji | Waka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | わか |
| Katakana | ワカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 和加 |
Full name examples
- Waka Yuki (Japanese order: 結城和加, ゆうき わか)
- Waka Kono (Japanese order: 河野和加, こうの わか)
- Waka Maki (Japanese order: 牧和加, まき わか)
How to pronounce Waka
Break it into 2 parts: wa · ka. 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 わか.
Questions about Waka
What does Waka mean in Japanese?
Waka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 和加, combines these meanings: harmony + add. Other spellings include 和果 (harmony + fruit), 和可 (harmony + can), 和何 (harmony + what).
How do you write Waka in kanji?
The most common way is 和加 (わか). It can also be written 和果, 和可, 和何, 和歌, 環果.
How do you write Waka in katakana?
Waka is ワカ in katakana and わか in hiragana.
Is Waka a boy or girl name?
Waka is mostly used for girls.
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