Akira
Unisex · Japanese
akira · 3 beats
Meaning
Bright, clear, dawn; Kurosawa made this name globally synonymous with visionary brilliance.
The vibe
Akira is the name of someone who sees what others miss. Modern and spirited, he carries the visionary energy of his most famous bearer — someone whose perspective arrives slightly ahead of everyone else's and is always worth waiting for.
Quick questions
Is Akira a boy's or a girl's name?
Akira is a unisex name of Japanese origin.
How popular is Akira?
Akira sits in the sweet spot — recognised when you say it, but far from everywhere.
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