Akebono​

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Akebono is derived from the Japanese terms "ake" meaning dawn or daybreak and "bono" meaning base or foundation.
Scripts(How to write)
あけぼの(Japanese Hiragana)
アケボノ(Japanese Katakana)
曙 or あけぼの
曙(Japanese Kanji)
Pronunciation
A-KEH-BO-NO
ah-keh-boh-no
Popularity
Akebono is not a popular name outside of Japan, but it remains a favorite among Japanese parents who value its traditional and symbolic significance.

cartoon of the name Akebono​
Cartoon of Akebono​

Akebono​ Name meanings & History

The name Akebono is derived from the Japanese terms "ake" meaning dawn or daybreak and "bono" meaning base or foundation. From 曙 (akebono) meaning "dawn, daybreak," derived from a combination of 明け (ake) meaning "daybreak" and 仄 (hono) meaning "faint."This name is rarely given, if at all. The name Akebono is mainly used as a given name for Japanese boys.

Zodiac Sign of Akebono​: Action Aries

Synonyms of Akebono​:

A: Ambitious,Aggressive,Angry,Action,Argumentative,Assertive

K: Karate,Karma,Kind,Kundalini

E: Expressive,Entertain,Enlighten,Enliven,Environment,Exaggerate

B: Bountiful,Bashful,Beauty,Brains

O: Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsessive

N: Nutrition,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Neat,Nagging,Nice,Nervous

Akebono​ is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

Akebono Taro is a retired Japanese-American sumo wrestler who became the first non-Japanese-born wrestler to reach the sport's highest rank of yokozuna.

Related Names to Akebono​

Other popular Japanese names that are similar in meaning to Akebono include Akatsuki, Asahi, Hinata, Hikari, and Haru.