Akira

Akira is a name with Japanese origins but it is also extremely popular in the United States of America, the United Kingdom, India and more. The meaning of Akira depends on the Kanji written and it can mean 'intelligence', 'bright' or 'wisdom'. This name signifies wisdom, bravery, kindness, selflessness, and purity. In Indian and Sanskrit, the name means 'grace with strength'. It is a name that saw a surge in popularity after the release of the 1982 manga ‘AKIRA’, which was written and sketched by the beloved Japanese artist Katsuhiro Otomo. It is a world-famous manga series that is one of the best-selling mangas of all time. Then, in 1988 the name was also popular because of the release of the animated movie and adaptation 'AKIRA', which set a landmark in both animations and in its genre. The most famous figure with the name is the Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, who is one of the most highly regarded directors in history. He won countless awards across his career and is known for his films 'Seven Samurai', 'Ran' and 'To Live'.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

bright, intelligent

Origin

Japanese

Numerology

A is for able, for you surely are.

K is for kindle, the warmth in others.

I is for intense, your zest of living.

R is for refreshing, the sparkling you.

A is for able, for you surely are.

Lucky

Akira lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Akira

• (Maria )Joaquina Sitchez Briones, Spanish actress and operatic soprano
• Joaquina María Mercedes Barcelo Pages (Consuelo) Spanish venerable nun; cofounder of the Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation
• Joaquina Navarrete Contreras Mexican politician
• Joaquina López Laffite one of the Spanish "Las Trece Rosas"
• Akira Toriyama author of hit manga series Dragon Ball

Akira in Pop Culture

• Huckleberry "Huck" Finn character in novels by Mark Twain
• Huck Magazine surfing/skateboarding/snowboarding magazine
• Huck Finn aka Diego Muñoz character on TV's 'Scandal'
• Mentioned in the Bible e.g. Acts 18:2
• The Aquila is a ship in the game Assassin's Creed III.