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Nishina 西名 – Japanese surname
Nishina (西名) is read にしな and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 西名, the characters mean: west + name. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 14 strokes in total.
How to write Nishina in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 西名 | にしな | west + name | 12 |
| 二階 | にしな | two + storey | 14 |
| 二科 | にしな | two + department | 11 |
| 西奈 | にしな | west + Nara | 14 |
| 仁信 | にしな | humanity + faith | 13 |
| 仁品 | にしな | humanity + goods | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nishina
Nishina in different scripts
| Romaji | Nishina |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | にしな |
| Katakana | ニシナ |
| Kanji (most common) | 西名 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Nishina (Japanese order: 西名歩美, にしな あゆみ)
- Yurina Nishina (Japanese order: 西名百合奈, にしな ゆりな)
- Yuki Nishina (Japanese order: 西名結城, にしな ゆうき)
How to pronounce Nishina
Break it into 3 parts: ni · shi · 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 にしな.
Questions about Nishina
What does Nishina mean in Japanese?
Nishina has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 西名, combines these meanings: west + name. Other spellings include 二階 (two + storey), 二科 (two + department), 西奈 (west + Nara).
How do you write Nishina in kanji?
The most common way is 西名 (にしな). It can also be written 二階, 二科, 西奈, 仁信, 仁品.
How do you write Nishina in katakana?
Nishina is ニシナ in katakana and にしな in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Nishina?
Nishina is read にしな and has 3 syllables (morae).
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