What does Akira mean?
Akira means bright + intelligent — a classic Japanese name used across genders, with global recognition.
Origin
Religious / cultural tradition
Buddhist, Shinto
Variations
Akira
Nicknames
Aki
Sibling name ideas
More unisex names like Akira
Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.
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