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一花

いちか

イチカ

FemaleModernPopularity: 85/100Shorter entry

Ichika: Japanese Name Meaning

Meaning: One Flower

一

ichi

one, first, unique

花

ka

flower, blossom

Shorter entry

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All Readings

Kanji

一花

Hiragana

いちか

Katakana

イチカ

Romaji

Ichika

Cultural Significance

Ichika suggests a one-of-a-kind beauty, like the single perfect blossom on a branch. Its simplicity and uniqueness have made it consistently popular in recent years.

Kanji Character Details

一

Character 1: 一

読み: ichi

Meaning: one, first, unique

As part of writing Ichika as 一花, this character adds the meaning “one, first, unique” to the compound.

花

Character 2: 花

読み: ka

Meaning: flower, blossom

Together with the rest of the name Ichika, 花 emphasizes “flower, blossom” in the usual interpretation.

Gender Usage

95%

Female usage

5%

Male usage

Female

Typical classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ichika mean in Japanese?›

Ichika (一花) means "One Flower" in Japanese. The name is read いちか in hiragana.

Is Ichika a boy or girl name?›

Ichika is traditionally a girl's name in Japan, classified as a female Japanese name.

How do you write Ichika in kanji?›

Ichika is typically written 一花 (いちか). Alternative kanji variants include 一佳, いちか.

How do you pronounce Ichika?›

Ichika is pronounced いちか in hiragana (イチカ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Ichika.

Writing Variants

Ichika can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:

一花(primary)

一佳(variant)

いちか(variant)

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