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Asuka (name)

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Asuka
Asuka Saito, Japanese actress, fashion model, and television personality
Pronunciation[aꜜsɯ̥ka]
GenderUnisex
Origin
Word/nameJapanese
MeaningDifferent meanings depending on the kanji used
Region of originJapan
Other names
Alternative spellingAska
Related namesAsaka

Asuka is both a unisex Japanese given name and a Japanese surname.

Possible writings

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Asuka can be written using different combinations of kanji characters. Here are some examples:

  • 飛鳥, "fly, bird"
  • 明日香, "tomorrow, fragrant"
  • 明日花, "tomorrow, flower"
  • 明日華, "tomorrow, flower/splendor"
  • 亜寿花, "Asia, long life, flower"

The name can also be written in hiragana あすか or katakana アスカ.

Notable people with the given name Asuka

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Notable people with the surname Asuka

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  • Rin Asuka (飛鳥 凛, born 1991), a Japanese actress
  • Kirara Asuka (明日花 キララ, born 1988), a Japanese model and former adult video actress
  • Aska (singer-songwriter), Ryo Asuka (飛鳥 涼, born 1958), a Japanese singer-songwriter, formerly a member of Chage and Aska

Fictional characters

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With the given name Asuka

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With the surname Asuka

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Others

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