What does the name Akira mean?

Akira means "bright, clear, intelligent." It is of Japanese origin.

Is Akira a boy or girl name?

Akira is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.

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Akira

Q: What is the origin of the name Akira?

Akira is of Japanese origin. A common Japanese given name used for both boys and girls. It gained global recognition through the 1988 animated film Akira directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, which became a landmark of anime cinema and influenced science fiction worldwide.

Akira is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning “bright, clear, intelligent.”

pronunciation

ah-KEE-rah

meaning & origin

The name Akira means “bright, clear, intelligent.” It comes from the Japanese language tradition.

A common Japanese given name used for both boys and girls. It gained global recognition through the 1988 animated film Akira directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, which became a landmark of anime cinema and influenced science fiction worldwide.

famous people named Akira

Akira Kurosawa (filmmaker)
Akira Toriyama (manga artist, Dragon Ball)

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