レイナ
reina
レイナ (reina) is the Japanese way to write the female given name Reyna.
レイナ is used as a feminine given name.
How do you pronounce it?
reina
Did you know?
- The name レイナ is considered 'kira-kira' or 'sparkly' if it uses unusual or highly decorative kanji that prioritize sound over standard meaning.
- While レイナ is a Japanese name, it is also a phonetic loan of the Spanish word reina, which means 'queen'.
- In modern Japanese, names like レイナ written purely in katakana are often used to give a child a 'modern' or 'international' feel.
Examples in context
- Reinā-san wa gakusei desu. (レイナーさんは学生です。)Reyna is a student.
- レイナさんは親切な人です。Reina-san wa shinsetsu na hito desu.Reina is a kind person.
- 私の友達の名前はレイナです。Watashi no tomodachi no namae wa Reina desu.My friend's name is Reina.
- レイナちゃんはどこにいますか？Reina-chan wa doko ni imasu ka?Where is little Reina?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太、レイナさんは今日来るかな？Youta, Reina-san wa kyou kuru kana?Youta, I wonder if Reina is coming today?
- 陽太 Yotaレイナさんなら、午後から来る予定だよ。Reina-san nara, gogo kara kuru yotei da yo.As for Reina, she is planning to come in the afternoon.
- 美咲 Misakiよかった。彼女に会いたかったんだ。Yokatta. Kanojo ni aitakatta n da.That's good. I wanted to see her.
- 陽太 Yotaじゃあ、ゆっくり待とう。Jaa, yukkuri matou.Then, let's wait leisurely.
