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Akihiko
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The name Akihiko, male in gender, is composed of the Japanese elements aki (明/昭), which means 'bright, radiant', and hiko (彦), which means 'young man, prince'. Thus, the name can be translated as 'radiant prince'. Notable bearers of this name include Japanese actor Akihiko Hirata († 1984) and astronaut Akihiko Hoshide.
What does the name Akihiko mean?
Akihiko is a male name made up of the Japanese words aki (明/昭), which means 'bright, radiant', and hiko (彦), which means 'young man, prince'. The translation results in 'radiant prince'. Notable bearers of the name include actor Akihiko Hirata († 1984) and astronaut Akihiko Hoshide.
Where does the name Akihiko come from?
Akihiko is a Japanese male name meaning 'radiant prince'.
How do you pronounce Akihiko?
Akihiko is pronounced as a four-syllable name and follows a clear rhythm. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'A-ki-hi-ko' [a.kiˈhiː.ko]. The name consists of open, evenly flowing syllables, and the repeated bright vowels give it a calm, harmonious sound. Overall, Akihiko radiates a balanced, gentle, and structured presence that feels fluid and serene.
Popularity
In Germany, Akihiko is a rather rare name that has not yet appeared in German name popularity lists. In Canada, the name reached its highest ranking in 1982 at 1,753 in the name charts. In the last ten years, Akihiko has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times there, resulting in a position of 4,480 in the ten-year statistics. From 1980 to 2024, it ranks 5,558 in Canada.
Nicknames & pet names
Aki / Hiko
Famous people
- Akihiko Kayaba (Anime Sword Art Online)
- Akihiko Usami (Character from the Anime/Manga Junjou Romantica)
Frequently asked questions about the name Akihiko
Where does the name Akihiko come from?
Akihiko is a traditional Japanese male name that is written in Kanji in the Japanese language.
What does the name Akihiko mean?
The meaning of Akihiko is composed of the words 'aki', which means 'bright' or 'radiant', and 'hiko', which means 'young man' or 'prince'. Therefore, Akihiko can be translated as 'radiant prince'.
How popular is the name Akihiko?
Akihiko has a certain recognition in Japan, but is less common outside of Japan. Notable bearers like actor Akihiko Hirata and astronaut Akihiko Hoshide contribute to the name's popularity.