Hanja in Korean Names
奈
Korean reading (meaning + sound)어찌 내(이름에서는 나)
Meaning
used mostly for its sound
Radical 大
About this character
An old question word, “how?” It's chosen almost purely for the sound 나.
Names with this character
Name hanja are chosen by each family; this is one common pairing. Another person with the same name may use different characters. Radicals follow the Unicode Unihan database. Stroke counts are left out because they vary with the counting method.
Frequently asked questions
What does 奈 mean in a Korean name?
奈 (어찌 내(이름에서는 나)) means “used mostly for its sound.” An old question word, “how?” It's chosen almost purely for the sound 나.
How do you read 奈 in Korean?
In Korean names 奈 is read 나. Its Korean name, 어찌 내(이름에서는 나), pairs the meaning word 어찌 with the sound 내.
Which Korean names use 奈?
Korean names written with 奈 include 유나 (由奈, Yu-na).
What is the radical of 奈?
奈 is filed under the radical 大, number 37 of the 214 Kangxi radicals (Unicode Unihan).
What does the name 유나 (由奈) mean?
유나 (由奈, Yu-na) means “free and enduring.” In this name 奈 gives the syllable 나.