What does the name Akira mean?

The first name Akira means “bright, clear”.

Where does the name Akira come from?

Akira has its roots in Japanese.

Akira is a unisex first name used for girls and boys.

Akira is a relatively uncommon first name.

Unisex

“bright, clear”

Origin: Japanese
Syllables: 3
Popularity: 41 of 100Uncommon
Famous bearers: Akira Kurosawa Akira Toriyama Akira Suzuki Akira Yoshino Akira Nishino Akira Kaji Akira Narahashi Akira Kitaguchi Akira Nozawa Akira Matsunaga

Akira is a unisex first name meaning “bright, clear”, with roots in Japanese. The name has 3 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

What does the name Akira mean?: The first name Akira means “bright, clear”.
Where does the name Akira come from?: Akira has its roots in Japanese.
Is Akira a girls' or boys' name?: Akira is a unisex first name used for girls and boys.
How popular is Akira?: Akira is a relatively uncommon first name.

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