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please let me know if Akira is a arabic or islamic name, and the meaning of this name

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Akira is an Arabic name for girls that means "dark night", "heavy rain". It is written as عَاكِرَة in Arabic, pronounced [(A)fter] + [(KI)tten] + [p(R)ay + r(U)n] with emphasis on the first syllable, and can also be written as Aakira, Akirah, Aakirah, Akera, Akerah, Aakera, Aakerah in English.

Akira is not a Quranic name but Muslims can use it since it doesn't have a bad meaning.

Akira is also a Japanese name for boys and girls that means "bright", "intelligent". This Japanese word can be used as a name by Muslims for both boys and girls, since it has a good meaning. Akira is pronounced [(A)fter + (K)ey] + [(KEY)] + [(RA)ndom] with no emphasis, the name is said quickly.

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Reader Comments:

  1. on Thursday 31st of March 2016 12:53:34 PM

    google also says it’s a hindu name..so is that a problem for muslims to use it ?

  2. on Saturday 1st of September 2018 06:39:42 AM

    akhira name meaning …….muslim name akhira yes ya no plss answer me my baby name akhira pls

  3. on Thursday 15th of June 2023 04:18:42 PM

    my son’s name is Akira. i named him that due to my love for japanese culture and it also has arabic meaning behind it

  4. on Sunday 26th of January 2025 11:30:12 PM

    I am also getting more confusion .If I keep Akira for my daughter,which meaning would fit ?

    The name “Akira” generally has positive meanings in most cultures, but its interpretation can vary depending on the origin and language.

    In Japanese, “Akira” is unisex name, and it can mean “bright,” “clear,” “intelligent,”

    In Thailand. Meaning:Bright; Clear; Ideal; The sun; Sunlight

    In Sanskrit – strong and powerful.

    In Scottish – anchor

    But see the Arabic meaning – darknight ,heavy rain

    Please clarify anyone ..

  5. on Sunday 26th of January 2025 11:39:52 PM

    See one orgin is saying meaning of akira is bright but Arabic orgin is saying dark night ….

  6. on Monday 27th of January 2025 01:43:34 AM

    How you are saying Akira is darknight or heavy rain to Arabic girl .may I know where you take the details ?

  7. on Monday 27th of January 2025 09:17:46 PM

    The name “أكيرا” (Akira) does not have a specific meaning in Islamic tradition or Arabic. It is more commonly recognized as a Japanese name, which can mean “bright,” “intelligent,” or “clear” in Japanese, depending on the kanji characters used.

    In Islam or Arabic culture, the name “أكيرا” does not have a traditional or established meaning. However, it might still be used by some people, but its meaning would generally be derived from its original non-Arabic sources, rather than from Islamic or Arabic linguistic roots.

    If you’re looking for a name with Islamic significance, you might want to explore names with Arabic or Quranic origins.

  8. on Monday 27th of January 2025 09:21:20 PM

    The words Akira “أكيرا” and aakira”عَاكِرَة” have different meanings:

    أكيرا (Akira): This is typically a Japanese name, and in Japanese, it can mean “bright,” “intelligent,” or “clear,” depending on the kanji used. It doesn’t have a specific meaning in Arabic or Islamic tradition.

    عَاكِرَة (aakira) : This is an Arabic word, and it means “the last” or “final,” often used to refer to something that comes at the end or is the last in a series.

    So, these two words are not the same and have different meanings.

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