明
あきら
アキラ
MaleRoyalPopularity: 78/100
Akira
Meaning: Bright, Clear
明
akira
bright, clear, intelligent
All Readings
Kanji
明
Hiragana
あきら
Katakana
アキラ
Romaji
Akira
Cultural Significance
Akira is associated with clarity of mind and brilliance of spirit. The legendary filmmaker Kurosawa Akira gave this name global recognition as a name of creative genius.
Kanji Character Details
明
Character 1: 明
読み: akiraMeaning: bright, clear, intelligent
This character appears in the name 明 and contributes the concept of bright, clear, intelligent to the overall meaning.
Gender Usage
5%
Female usage
95%
Male usage
Male
Typical classification
Writing Variants
Akira can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:
明(primary)
晃(variant)
彰(variant)
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