Akane

The female first name Akane has its roots in the Japanese word akane (茜), which refers to the plant 'Indian madder'. A deep red dye is obtained from the roots of this plant, leading to Akane often being translated as 'the dark red one'.

What does the name Akane mean?

Akane is a Japanese girl's name that goes back to akane (茜), which means 'Indian madder'. A dark red dye is obtained from the roots of this plant, which is why the translation of the name is often 'the dark red one'.

Where does the name Akane come from?

The name Akane is a female first name of Japanese origin and means 'the dark red one'. The term consists of akane (茜) for Indian madder in Japanese. The language is Japanese, and the name is written in Kanji.

How do you pronounce Akane?

The pronunciation of Akane is three syllables and gentle. The name is typically pronounced as 'A-ka-ne' [aˈkaːne], starting with an open 'a' sound. The middle syllable is clear and emphasized, while the soft '-ne' at the end provides a gentle, harmonious sound. Akane thus conveys elegance, calmness, and balance – a name that radiates a clear line and a fine, stylish presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Akane is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of most given female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2023, when it reached 3,880th place. In the last ten years, Akane has been used as a first name about 20 times, earning it the 6,013th place during that period. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,235th.

Nicknames & pet names

Aka / Aki / Kanny

Famous people

• Akane Akaza (character from the anime 'Yuru Yuri')
• Akane Hino (character from the anime Smile Pretty Cure (Cure Peace))
• Akane Hotta (Japanese model)
• Akane Mishima (fighter)
• Akane Omae (Japanese actress)
• Akane Tendo (manga character from Ranma 1/2)
• Akane Tomonaga (actress from America)
• Akane Yamaguchi (English badminton player)
• Akane Zunemori (character from the anime 'Psycho Pass')