Akira (あきら, アキラ) is a given name present in a few languages. It is a unisex Japanese given name that is predominantly used for males. There are several kanji for Akira.

Akira
GenderUnisex, but predominantly male
Language(s)Japanese
Origin
Meaningmany meanings depending on the kanji used
Other names
See alsoAkiko

Possible writings

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In Japanese there are many alternative ways to write the name Akira in kanji. This is not an exhaustive list. A popular kanji is 明 (the combination of the two different characters 日 = sun and 月 = moon) which means "the light coming from the sun", "sunlight and moonlight", "bright", "intelligent", "wisdom" or "truth". Though Akira is generally used to name males, sometimes it can be a female name as well.

  • 明, "bright"
  • 亮, "light"
  • 昭, "shining"
  • 光, "light"
  • 昌, "prosper"
  • 晃, "clear"
  • 彰, "acknowledge"
  • 朗; "clear/bright"
  • 晶, "sparkle"
  • 章, "chapter/section"
  • 旭; "rising sun"
  • 顕; "exposure/clarity"
  • 彬, "refined/gentle"
  • 明楽, "bright, ease"
  • 秋良, "autumn, good"
  • 了, "completion"
  • 安喜良, "calm, joy, good"
  • 亜紀良, "asia, chronicle, good"
  • 日日日, "day, day, day"
  • 彬良, "refined/gentle, good"
  • 明良, "bright, good"
  • 旦 "morning/dawn"

People with the name

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Fictional characters

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See also

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