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Akina 照喜名 – Japanese surname
Akina (照喜名) is read あきな and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 照喜名, the characters mean: illuminate + rejoice + name. This reading can be written with one kanji combination, with 31 strokes.
How to write Akina in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 照喜名 | あきな | illuminate + rejoice + name | 31 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Akina
Akina in different scripts
| Romaji | Akina |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あきな |
| Katakana | アキナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 照喜名 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Akina (Japanese order: 照喜名歩美, あきな あゆみ)
- Yurina Akina (Japanese order: 照喜名百合奈, あきな ゆりな)
- Yuki Akina (Japanese order: 照喜名結城, あきな ゆうき)
How to pronounce Akina
Break it into 3 parts: a · ki · 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 あきな.
Questions about Akina
What does Akina mean in Japanese?
Akina has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 照喜名, combines these meanings: illuminate + rejoice + name.
How do you write Akina in kanji?
The most common way is 照喜名 (あきな).
How do you write Akina in katakana?
Akina is アキナ in katakana and あきな in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Akina?
Akina is read あきな and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.