Akira
Japanese · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Akira
The name 'Akira' means "bright" or "clear" in Japanese, derived from the Japanese linguistic root *aki* (明, meaning light or brightness).
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Etymology
The name 'Akira' means "bright" or "clear" in Japanese, derived from the Japanese linguistic root *aki* (明, meaning light or brightness). It is primarily used in Japanese culture and Shinto/Buddhist contexts, with notable historical figures including filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, though it has no specific religious exclusivity.
Akira currently ranks #983 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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