花
はな
ハナ
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Hana: Japanese Name Meaning
Meaning: Flower, Blossom
花
hana
flower, blossom
Shorter entry
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All Readings
Kanji
花
Hiragana
はな
Katakana
ハナ
Romaji
Hana
Cultural Significance
Hana, meaning flower, is a timeless name celebrated across Japanese poetry and literature. It is associated with beauty, femininity, and the transient joy of nature.
Kanji Character Details
花
Character 1: 花
読み: hanaMeaning: flower, blossom
As part of writing Hana as 花, this character adds the meaning “flower, blossom” to the compound.
Gender Usage
95%
Female usage
5%
Male usage
Female
Typical classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hana mean in Japanese?›
Hana (花) means "Flower, Blossom" in Japanese. The name is read はな in hiragana.
Is Hana a boy or girl name?›
Hana is traditionally a girl's name in Japan, classified as a female Japanese name.
How do you write Hana in kanji?›
Hana is typically written 花 (はな). Alternative kanji variants include 華, 花奈.
How do you pronounce Hana?›
Hana is pronounced はな in hiragana (ハナ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Hana.
Writing Variants
Hana can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:
花(primary)
華(variant)
花奈(variant)
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