Akari

Akari is a Japanese given name with a meaning related to light or brightness. It is derived from the Japanese word 'akari', which means 'light' or 'illumination'.

In Japanese culture, light is often associated with positive qualities such as knowledge, guidance, and hope. The name Akari may be chosen to symbolize these qualities for a child.

The name can be written using different kanji characters, but a common representation is 明里, with the first kanji meaning 'bright' and the second meaning 'village' or 'hometown'.

While traditionally a feminine name in Japan, Akari has also been used as a masculine name in some instances, though less commonly.