空
そら
ソラ
Gender-NeutralNature-InspiredPopularity: 85/100Shorter entry
Sora: Japanese Name Meaning
Meaning: Sky
空
sora
sky, air, void, emptiness
Shorter entry
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All Readings
Kanji
空
Hiragana
そら
Katakana
ソラ
Romaji
Sora
Cultural Significance
Sora, the sky, represents infinite possibility and freedom. In Zen philosophy, 空 (ku) also means emptiness, the state of boundless potential. A deeply contemplative name.
Kanji Character Details
空
Character 1: 空
読み: soraMeaning: sky, air, void, emptiness
The kanji 空 in 空 carries the nuance of “sky, air, void, emptiness” alongside the other characters.
Gender Usage
50%
Female usage
50%
Male usage
Gender-Neutral
Typical classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sora mean in Japanese?›
Sora (空) means "Sky" in Japanese. The name is read そら in hiragana.
Is Sora a boy or girl name?›
Sora is a gender-neutral Japanese name that can be used for both boys and girls.
How do you write Sora in kanji?›
Sora is typically written 空 (そら). Alternative kanji variants include 蒼, 昊.
How do you pronounce Sora?›
Sora is pronounced そら in hiragana (ソラ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Sora.
Writing Variants
Sora can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:
空(primary)
蒼(variant)
昊(variant)
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