Akira means "bright, "clear," or "intelligent".
Akira is a popular Japanese unisex name, that is predominantly male, which means "intelligent", or "clear", or "bright".
Akira in Japanese signifies brilliance, wisdom, and clarity, and is often also associated with light, "sun/moon" and reflect highly valued qualities in Japanese culture.
Although the name Akira is mainly masculine in Japan, it is also a name that is sometimes used for girls and can also have other origins, like Scottish origins, which can mean "anchor" or Sanskrit.
The Japanese meanings and Kanji of Akira include.
Bright/Clear/Intelligent which is from characters like 明 (sun/moon), 亮 (clear), 昭 (shining), or 晶 (sparkle).
Light/Dawn which is related to words like akatsuki (dawn) or akarui (bright).
Sunlight which is a combination of sun and moon kanji can mean "light from the sun.
And for the origins of Akria these origins include.
Sanskrit which is related to kiran, meaning "beam of light".
Scottish, which is from Acair, meaning "anchor".
And the usage can be used as a mostly male name in Japan, although it is also used for both genders, especially in the United States.
The cultural resonance of Akira, is a strong positive name that symbolizes clarity, wisdom, and brilliance, and is famously used by director Akira Kurosawa and in the Akira manga/anime.