Japanese · Girl name
Akemi
“bright and beautiful”
About the name Akemi
Akemi is derived from Japanese ake (bright) and mi (beautiful), giving the meaning ‘bright and beautiful’. It is usually written 明美, with the first character also meaning ‘dawn’. The name is commonly used in Japanese literature and anime, as well as in everyday use for girls. Akemi Homura is a main character in the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica. Other bearers include the voice actress Akemi Okamura.
- Meaning
- bright and beautiful
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-KEH-mee(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Akemi
- Akemi Yuki
- Akemi Sora
- Akemi Hana
- Akemi Mika
- Akemi Riko
Questions about Akemi
- What does Akemi mean?
- Akemi is a Japanese name meaning "bright and beautiful".
- How do you pronounce Akemi?
- Akemi is pronounced ah-KEH-mee, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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