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Akio 昭夫 – Japanese unisex given name
Akio (昭夫) is read あきお and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 昭夫, the characters mean: shining + husband. This reading can be written with at least 138 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Akio
Akio (昭夫 or 明夫) means bright man. Akio Morita, co-founder of Sony, is its best-known bearer.
How to write Akio in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 昭夫 | あきお | shining + husband | 13 |
| 明夫 | あきお | bright + husband | 12 |
| 彰男 | あきお | patent + male | 21 |
| 明生 | あきお | bright + life | 13 |
| 金男 | あきお | gold + male | 15 |
| 明男 | あきお | bright + male | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Akio
Akio in different scripts
| Romaji | Akio |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あきお |
| Katakana | アキオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 昭夫 |
Full name examples
- Akio Yuki (Japanese order: 結城昭夫, ゆうき あきお)
- Akio Kono (Japanese order: 河野昭夫, こうの あきお)
- Akio Maki (Japanese order: 牧昭夫, まき あきお)
How to pronounce Akio
Break it into 2 parts: a · kio. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written あきお.
Questions about Akio
What does Akio mean in Japanese?
Akio has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 昭夫, combines these meanings: shining + husband. Other spellings include 明夫 (bright + husband), 彰男 (patent + male), 明生 (bright + life).
How do you write Akio in kanji?
The most common way is 昭夫 (あきお). It can also be written 明夫, 彰男, 明生, 金男, 明男.
How do you write Akio in katakana?
Akio is アキオ in katakana and あきお in hiragana.
Is Akio a boy or girl name?
Akio is used for both boys and girls.
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