Akina

The Japanese first name Akina consists of the elements aki (明), which means 'bright' or 'radiant', or aki (秋), which stands for 'autumn', and na (菜), which means 'vegetable' or 'greens'. As a whole, it can be interpreted as 'the radiant green' or 'the autumn green'. Additionally, there are various Kanji combinations that can yield different meanings.

What does the name Akina mean?

The name Akina, a female first name from Japan, consists of aki (明), which means 'bright' or 'radiant', or aki (秋), which means 'autumn', and na (菜), which means 'vegetable' or 'greens'. It is often translated as 'the radiant green' or 'the autumn green', although alternative Kanji combinations and meanings are possible.

Where does the name Akina come from?

Akina is a Japanese female first name, whose meaning relates to 'the radiant green' or 'the autumn green'. The components come from Japanese, with aki (明) meaning 'bright' or 'radiant', aki (秋) meaning 'autumn', and na (菜) meaning 'vegetable' or 'greens'. The name is represented in the Japanese script form Kanji.

How do you pronounce Akina?

The pronunciation of Akina is three syllables and clear. It is pronounced as 'A-ki-na' [aˈkiːna], with the strong K in the second syllable giving it a distinct contour. The open A sounds at the beginning and end of the name provide a gentle framing. Akina thus conveys a modern, balanced, and bright sound that is clear in the center and harmonious in the overall sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Akina is a rather rare first name. It currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it ranked 2,348th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, placing it 4,651st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,099th.

Nicknames & pet names

Aki / Kina / Kinchen / Kini

Similar first names

Famous people

• Akina Nakamori (singer)
• Akina Pau (fencer)