Asuka (name)

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Asuka
Asuka Saito at[Di 14Hui KKBOX MUSIC AWARDS in Taiwan] 2019.01.26 (cropped).jpg
Asuka Saito, Japanese actress, fashion model, and television personality
Pronunciation [aꜜsɯ̥ka]
GenderUnisex
Origin
Word/nameJapanese
MeaningDifferent meanings depending on the kanji used
Region of origin Japan
Other names
Alternative spellingAska
Related names Asaka

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

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Possible writings

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

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

Notable people with the given name Asuka

Notable people with the surname Asuka

Fictional characters

With the given name Asuka

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