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Seira 生良 – Japanese surname
Seira (生良) is read せいら and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 生良, the characters mean: life + good. This reading can be written with one kanji combination, with 12 strokes.
How to write Seira in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 生良 | せいら | life + good | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Seira
Seira in different scripts
| Romaji | Seira |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | せいら |
| Katakana | セイラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 生良 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Seira (Japanese order: 生良歩美, せいら あゆみ)
- Yurina Seira (Japanese order: 生良百合奈, せいら ゆりな)
- Yuki Seira (Japanese order: 生良結城, せいら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Seira
Break it into 2 parts: sei · ra. 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 せいら.
Questions about Seira
What does Seira mean in Japanese?
Seira has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 生良, combines these meanings: life + good.
How do you write Seira in kanji?
The most common way is 生良 (せいら).
How do you write Seira in katakana?
Seira is セイラ in katakana and せいら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Seira?
Seira is read せいら and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 生
生: life, genuine, birth
Names with a similar sound
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