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Origin and Meaning of the Name Akira

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Gender:

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Origin:	Japanese


Meaning:	Intelligent


Pronunciation:	(AH kee rah) [Guide]

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Miscellaneous Info for Akira

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Asian Names, Japanese Names

Used in:

English and Japanese speaking countries

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Akira is occasionally bestowed on girls but remains chiefly a male name.

The name has been borne by film director Akira Kurosawa, former head of the Japanese Supreme Court - Akira Machida and manga artist Akira Toriyama. There is also a film and serial manga named Akira.