Akira (given name)

is a given name present in a few languages. It is a unisex Japanese given name that is predominantly used for males. There are several kanji for Akira.

Written forms

In Japanese there are many alternative ways to write the name Akira in kanji. This is not an exhaustive list. A popular kanji is 明 (the combination of the two different characters 日 = sun and 月 = moon) which means "the light coming from the sun", "sunlight and moonlight", "bright", "intelligent", "wisdom" or "truth". Though Akira is generally used to name males, sometimes it can be a female name as well.

• 明, "bright"
• 亮, "light"
• 昭, "shining"
• 光, "light"
• 昌, "prosper"
• 晃, "clear"
• 彰, "acknowledge"
• 朗; "clear/bright"
• 晶, "sparkle"
• 章, "chapter/section"
• 旭; "rising sun"
• 顕; "exposure/clarity"
• 彬, "refined/gentle"
• 明楽, "bright, ease"
• 秋良, "autumn, good"
• 了, "completion"
• 安喜良, "calm, joy, good"
• 亜紀良, "asia, chronicle, good"
• 日日日, "day, day, day"
• 彬良, "refined/gentle, good"
• 明良, "bright, good"
• 旦 "morning/dawn"

People with the name

• , Japanese long-distance runner
• , Japanese footballer
• , Japanese manga artist
• , Japanese manga artist
• , Japanese politician
• , Japanese footballer
• , Japanese civil engineer
• , Japanese endocrinologist, biochemist, physiologist, and professor
• , Japanese art critic and curator
• , Japanese Magic: The Gathering player
• Akira Back (born 1974), Korean-American chef
• Akira Chen (born 1969), Taiwanese actor and film director
• Akira Chiba (born 1959), Japanese businessman
• Akira Corassani (born 1982), Iranian-Swedish mixed martial artist
• , Japanese footballer
• Akira Eguchi, Japanese pianist
• , Japanese baseball player
• , Japanese actor
• , Japanese biochemist
• , Japanese-American conductor and music educator
• , Japanese baseball player
• , Japanese football goalkeeper
• , Japanese football goalkeeper
• , Japanese astrophotographer and astronomer
• , Japanese chemist and university president
• , Japanese water polo player
• , Japanese historian
• , Japanese anime art director
• , Japanese singer and actor
• , Japanese photographer
• , Japanese politician
• , Japanese racing driver
• , Japanese footballer
• , Japanese mental health counsellor
• , Japanese physicist and engineer
• , Japanese politician
• , Japanese historian and professor
• , Japanese scholar and diplomat
• , Japanese swimmer
• , Japanese ski jumper
• Akira Himekawa, pen name used by a Japanese duo of manga artists
• , Japanese manga artist
• Akira Hirose, Japanese engineer
• , Japanese wrestler
• , Japanese science fiction writer
• Akira Hosomi (1943–2018), Japanese chemist
• , Japanese wrestler
• , Japanese footballer
• , Japanese composer of classical music and film scores
• , Japanese racing driver
• , Japanese shogi player
• Akira Inoue (disambiguation), multiple people
• Akira Ioane (born 1995), New Zealand rugby player
• Akira Iriye (born 1934), historian of American diplomatic history
• , Japanese sailor
• , Japanese voice actor
• , Japanese-American engineer and academic
• , fashion designer
• , hockey player
• , Japanese manga artist
• , Japanese jazz fusion drummer
• , Japanese football player
• , Japanese voice actor
• , Japanese manga artist
• , Japanese comedian, television personality and actor
• , Japanese actor and singer
• , Japanese basketball player
• , Japanese artist
• , Japanese film director, producer, and screenwriter
• , head of the Japanese Supreme Court
• , wrestler
• , Japanese karate practitioner
• , Japanese composer
• , Japanese scholar and politician
• , Filipino-Japanese actor and singer
• , general in the Imperial Japanese Army
• , Japanese sport wrestler
• , Japanese football defender
• Akira Narita (born 1945), Japanese manga artist
• , Japanese shogi player
• , Japanese professional wrestler
• or (born 1978), Japanese professional wrestler
• , Japanese free jazz saxophonist
• , Japanese alpine skier
• , Japanese voice actor
• , Japanese photographer
• , Japanese ski jumper
• Akira Schmid (born 2000), Swiss ice hockey player
• , Japanese voice actress
• , Japanese composer
• , Japanese shogi player
• , Japanese professional mixed martial artist
• Akira Suzuki (disambiguation), multiple people
• , Japanese footballer
• , Japanese actor
• , heavy metal guitarist
• , Japanese sumo wrestler
• Akira Takeuchi (disambiguation), multiple people
• , Japanese city planner
• , Japanese professional wrestler
• , entertainer
• , Japanese diplomat
• , Japanese ophthalmologist and photographer
• , Japanese manga artist and character designer
• , Japanese professional wrestler
• Akira Watanabe (disambiguation), multiple people
• , Japanese professional boxer
• , Japanese philosopher
• , Japanese trade unionist
• , Japanese artist
• , Japanese World War II flying ace
• , Japanese composer and music producer
• , Japanese water polo player
• , Japanese rugby union player
• , Japanese chemist
• , Japanese origamist

Fictional characters

• Akira (Akira), the title character of Akira
• Akira, a character in the video game Shin Megami Tensei IV
• Akira, a character in the anime and manga Samurai Deeper Kyo
• Akira, a character in the manga Dengeki Daisy
• Akira, the main protagonist in the BL visual novel Togainu no Chi
• Akira Agarkar Yamada, a character in Tsuritama media
• Akira Akao, a character in the manga Sakamoto Days
• Akira Akebono, a character in the anime Daigunder
• Akira Amami, a character in Kamen Rider Hibiki
• Akira Asai, a character from Call of the Night
• Akira Asaba (麻羽 央), a character in Magical Trans!
• Akira (Blue Mask), a character in Hikari Sentai Maskman
• Akira Fudo, the main character in Devilman
• Akira Fujiwara, a character in Ojamajo Doremi
• Akira Hayama, a character in the manga Shokugeki no Soma
• Akira Himi (aka Aqua Current), a character in the light novel Accel World
• Akira Hojo, a character in Sanctuary
• Akira Howard, the twin of the main protagonist in Astral Chain
• Akira Inugami (aka Wolf), a character in the manga Wolf Guy
• Akira Kaburagi Regendorf, the protagonist in the Dance in the Vampire Bund manga and its anime adaption
• Akira Kazama, a character in Rival Schools media
• Akira Kenjou (剣城 あきら), a character in the anime series Kirakira PreCure a la Mode
• Akira Kogami, a character in Lucky Star franchise
• Akira Kogane, a character in Voltron: Defender of the Universe, also known as Beast King GoLion (given name changed to 'Keith' for the US adaptations)
• Akira Konoe, an antagonist in Persona 5 Strikers
• Akira Kunimi (国見 英), a character from Haikyu!! with the position of wing spiker for Aoba Johsai High
• Akira Kurosawa, a character in The Simpsons media
• Akira Kurusu, the protagonist's name in the manga adaptation of Persona 5
• Akira Kusano, a character in Nobuta wo Produce media
• Akira Mado, a supporting character in the manga series Tokyo Ghoul
• Akira Midousuji (御堂筋 翔 Midōsuji Akira), a character in the manga and anime Yowamushi Pedal
• Akira Mimasaka, a character in Boys Over Flowers media
• Akira Momoi, a character in Denshi Sentai Denziman
• Akira Nijigaoka, a character in Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure
• Akira Nijino, a character from Ressha Sentai ToQger
• Akira Nishikiyama, an antagonist from the game series Yakuza
• Akira Oda, the main protagonist of My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's
• Akira Okochi, a character in Negima!: Magister Negi Magi media
• Akira Okudaira, a character in the manga Sweet Blue Flowers
• Akira Okuzaki, a character in My-HiME media
• Akira Otoishi, a minor antagonist in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
• Akira Rai, a character in Jab Tak Hai Jaan
• Akira Renbokoji, a character in the anime Kakumeiki Valvrave
• Akira Satou, a character in Katawa Shoujo
• Akira Sendoh, a character in the manga Slam Dunk
• Akira Sengoku, the main character in the manga Eden no Ori
• Akira Shimotsuki, a supporting character in the manga series, Watashi ni xx Shinasai
• Akira Sohma, a character in Fruits Basket
• Akira Tachibana (橘 あきら), a protagonist in the manga After the Rain
• Akira Tadokoro, one of the eight main protagonists of Live A Live
• Akira Takano, a character in School Rumble media
• Akira Takaoka, an antagonist in Assassination Classroom
• Akira Takizawa, a character in the anime Eden of the East
• Akira Tendo, the main character in Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
• Akira Tōdō, a character from the manga series World's End Harem
• Akira Toudou, a character in S.A
• Akira Toya, a character in Hikaru no Go media
• Akira Udō, a character in Air Gear media
• Akira Yamabuki (Yamatoga in the English dub), a character from the anime series Beyblade Burst
• Akira Yuki, a character in the Virtua Fighter universe
• Akira Yukishiro, a character in the Revue Starlight franchise

See also

• Akira (disambiguation)