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Akira

Boy · Japanese · Medium name

Meaning
Bright, clear, of the dawn

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
ah-KEE-rah
Origin
Japanese

From Japanese meaning bright, clear, or dawn; kanji varies.

Popularity
Common in Japan (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicInternationalStrong and bold

Languages in use: Japanese

Commonly used in: Japan, United States, East Asia

Also recorded as Girl and Gender-neutral.

Alternate spellings

  • AkiraJapanese (romanization)

    Same romanization; kanji varies.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Akira Kurosawa

    1910–1998

    Japanese film director, a master of world cinema.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Japanese Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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