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Japanese boy(male) nameAka
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:あか
  • Katakanatip:アカ
  • English transcriptionstip:Aka
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Akkun(あっくん)Click to speech あっくんAkachan( あかちゃん)Click to speech  あかちゃんAkapi( あかぴー)Click to speech  あかぴー

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameAka

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Aka," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "cinnabar, vermilion."

  • Red - A bright, reddish color.

  • Currency Unit - A unit of currency used during the Edo period, equal to one-sixteenth of a ryō.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Symbolizing brightness and optimism.

  • Courageous - Symbolizing courage and strength.

  • Prosperous - Symbolizing wealth and abundance.

亜珂- Aka -

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means "sub-, inferior, second to, asia."

  • Second - Used to refer to the second position in a sequence.

  • Subordinate - Used to refer to a lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

  • Low Oxidation - Used to refer to a compound with a low degree of oxidation.

  • Asia - An abbreviation for "Asia"

Name ideas examples

  • Second - This kanji implies that the baby is the second in rank or order, suggesting that they are special and unique.

  • Close - This kanji implies that the baby is a close relative or friend, suggesting that they are loved and cherished.

  • Fellow - This kanji implies that the baby is a fellow member of the same class or kind, suggesting that they are part of a larger group.

means "jade-like."

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - A term of endearment that conveys the idea of something being valuable and cherished.

  • Jewel - A precious stone or gem, often used to symbolize beauty and purity.

  • Adornment - An object or decoration that adds beauty or elegance to something.

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