セリーナ
Serīna
セリーナ (Serīna) is the Japanese transliteration for the female given name Serena.
セリーナ is used as a female given name.
Which one should you use?
The standard form is セリーナ (Serīna), which includes a long vowel. A shorter version without the long vowel is セリナ (Serina).
How do you pronounce it?
Serīna
Did you know?
- While the name is a foreign loanword, it can be written with kanji to create entirely new meanings. For example, a parent might use the character 静 (sei) to capture the 'serene' quality of the original Latin name.
- Japanese people often use the suffix ちゃん after セリーナ to create セリーナちゃん, which adds a layer of cuteness or intimacy.
- Because the Japanese 'r' sound is a flap, the name 'Serena' sounds much closer to 'Sedena' than the original English pronunciation. This is due to the tongue tapping the roof of the mouth quickly.
Examples in context
- Watashi wa Serena desu. (私はセレナです。)I am Serena
- セリーナさんはとても親切です。Serina-san wa totemo shinsetsu desu.Serena is very kind.
- 私の友達の名前はセリーナです。Watashi no tomodachi no namae wa Serina desu.My friend's name is Serena.
- セリーナちゃんはどこにいますか？Serina-chan wa doko ni imasu ka?Where is little Serena?
Example conversation
Hiyori and Kenta are talking about a mutual friend.
- 陽葵 Himari健太くん、セリーナさんを知っていますか？Kenta-kun, Serīna-san o shitte imasu ka?Kenta, do you know Serena?
- 健太 Kentaはい、もちろんです。Hai, mochiron desu.Yes, of course.
- 陽葵 Himariセリーナさんは優しいですよね。Serīna-san wa yasashii desu yo ne.Serena is kind, isn't she?
- 健太 Kenta本当にそう思います。Hontō ni sō omoimasu.I really think so too.
