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Yukika 千歌 – Japanese girl given name
Yukika (千歌) is read ゆきか and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 千歌, the characters mean: thousand + song. This reading can be written with at least 32 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Yukika in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 千歌 | ゆきか | thousand + song | 17 |
| 千花 | ゆきか | thousand + flower | 10 |
| 幸加 | ゆきか | happiness + add | 13 |
| 雪加 | ゆきか | snow + add | 16 |
| 千華 | ゆきか | thousand + splendor | 13 |
| 幸花 | ゆきか | happiness + flower | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yukika
Yukika in different scripts
| Romaji | Yukika |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ゆきか |
| Katakana | ユキカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 千歌 |
Full name examples
- Yukika Yuki (Japanese order: 結城千歌, ゆうき ゆきか)
- Yukika Kono (Japanese order: 河野千歌, こうの ゆきか)
- Yukika Maki (Japanese order: 牧千歌, まき ゆきか)
How to pronounce Yukika
Break it into 3 parts: yu · ki · ka. 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 ゆきか.
Questions about Yukika
What does Yukika mean in Japanese?
Yukika has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 千歌, combines these meanings: thousand + song. Other spellings include 千花 (thousand + flower), 幸加 (happiness + add), 雪加 (snow + add).
How do you write Yukika in kanji?
The most common way is 千歌 (ゆきか). It can also be written 千花, 幸加, 雪加, 千華, 幸花.
How do you write Yukika in katakana?
Yukika is ユキカ in katakana and ゆきか in hiragana.
Is Yukika a boy or girl name?
Yukika is mostly used for girls.
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