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Japanese boy(male) nameAkane
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:あかね
  • Katakanatip:アカネ
  • English Syllablestip:a-ka-ne (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:a-ka-ne (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Akane
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Akachan(あかちゃん)Click to speech あかちゃんAkane-ne( ねね)Click to speech  ねねAkkun( あっくん)Click to speech  あっくん

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 nameAkane

Kanji Names & Meanings - 7 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 "Akane," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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亜佳音- Akane -

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means "sub-, asia, second."

  • Sub- - Secondary; of lesser rank.

  • Asia - The Asian continent.

  • Second - Following the first.

  • Low Oxidation - A compound with a low degree of oxidation.

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

Name ideas examples

  • Sub- - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.

  • Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.

  • Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.

  • Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.

means "good."

Name ideas examples

  • Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

  • Wonderful - Being wonderful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be wonderful, letting this quality guide their path.

means "sound, melody, tidings."

  • Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.

  • Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.

  • On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

Name ideas examples

  • Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.

  • On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.

  • Verse - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

明音- Akane -

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means "bright, clear, to reveal."

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.

  • Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

  • To Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.

  • Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • Ming - Ming (明) means "bright" and was a period of cultural and artistic flourishing. May your child shine brightly and contribute to cultural flourishing.

  • Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.

  • This World - This world is where we make our mark and touch other lives. May your child make a positive impact in this world they inhabit.

means "sound, melody, tidings."

  • Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.

  • Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.

  • On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

Name ideas examples

  • Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.

  • On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.

  • Verse - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

茜祢- Akane -

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means "madder, crimson."

Name ideas examples

  • Madder - Madder represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the madder's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Crimson - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Akane - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Red - Red in Japan represents vitality, celebration, and protection from evil spirits. May your child be vibrant and protected, their life full of celebration and vitality.

means "ancestral shrine, memorial tablet."

Name ideas examples

  • Ancestral Shrine - The sacred connects us to what is highest and most meaningful. May your child honor what is sacred and seek higher meaning.

  • Katashiro - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

亜加音- Akane -

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means "sub-, asia, second."

  • Sub- - Secondary; of lesser rank.

  • Asia - The Asian continent.

  • Second - Following the first.

  • Low Oxidation - A compound with a low degree of oxidation.

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

Name ideas examples

  • Sub- - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.

  • Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.

  • Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.

  • Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.

means "add, join, apply."

  • Add - To Combine; to increase.

  • To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.

  • Join - To become part of.

  • Apply - To put into effect.

Name ideas examples

  • Add - Add - To Combine; to increase - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of add throughout life.

  • To Add, Append - The act of add/append represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child add/append with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Join - Joining represents unity, partnership, and coming together. May your child join with others for good causes.

  • Apply - Apply - To put into effect - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of apply throughout life.

means "sound, melody, tidings."

  • Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.

  • Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.

  • On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

Name ideas examples

  • Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.

  • On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.

  • Verse - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

阿霞根- Akane -

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means "hill, corner, to flatter."

  • Hill - A large mound.

  • To Flatter - To Curry Favor; to fawn.

  • To Lean - To Rely on; to depend upon.

  • Approach - To approach or lean on.

  • Cove - A curved and winding place.

  • Eaves - The edge of a roof.

  • Endearment - A word used to express affection when used as a surname or nickname.

  • Pet Name - An affectionate nickname used for a woman's name.

  • Prefix - Added to names to show familiarity.

Name ideas examples

  • Hill - Hills symbolize achievement, perspective, and the rewards of steady climbing. May your child climb life's hills with determination, gaining wisdom at every elevation.

  • To Flatter - The act of flatter represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child flatter with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Lean - The act of lean represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child lean with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Approach - Approach - To approach or lean on - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of approach throughout life.

  • Cove - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.

  • Eaves - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Endearment - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Pet Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

  • Prefix - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

means "morning, evening glow, haze, to become hazy."

Name ideas examples

  • Morning, Evening Glow - Morning represents fresh beginnings, hope, and the energy of new starts. May your child wake each morning with hope and energy for new beginnings.

  • Haze - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • To Become Hazy - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

means "root, foundation, perseverance."

  • Root - The base of a plant underground.

  • Foundation - The Basis; the origin.

  • Perseverance - The endurance to continue.

  • Motivation - The power to keep doing something for a long time.

  • Multiplier - In mathematics, the number that is multiplied by itself several times to produce a given number.

  • Unknown Variable - In mathematics, the unknown number that makes an equation true.

Name ideas examples

  • Root - Roots provide stability, nourishment, and connection to one's origins. May your child stay rooted in their values while branching out to new heights.

  • Foundation - Foundation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of foundation.

  • Perseverance - Perseverance - The endurance to continue - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of perseverance throughout life.

  • Motivation - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Multiplier - Multiplier represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the multiplier's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Unknown Variable - Being unknown variable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be unknown variable, letting this quality guide their path.

曉音- Akane -

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means "dawn, enlighten, teach."

Name ideas examples

  • Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.

  • Teach - Teaching represents sharing knowledge, guiding growth, and enlightening others. May your child teach with patience and learn throughout life.

  • Clarify - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

  • Instruct - Instruct - To teach or give advice - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of instruct throughout life.

  • Realize - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

means "sound, melody, tidings."

  • Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.

  • Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.

  • On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

Name ideas examples

  • Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.

  • On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.

  • Verse - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

あかね- Akane -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

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