Akana

Akana Meaning & Origin

About Akana
The surname Akana is of Hawaiian origin and is derived from the word "akamai," which means "clever" or "intelligent" in the Hawaiian language. It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals who were known for their intelligence or cleverness. The name Akana signifies a person who possesses these qualities and is often associated with individuals who are resourceful, quick-witted, and astute.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Akana is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Akana: 941
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,042
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Akana based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Akana is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A2050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 K AA1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ɑˈkɑnə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Akana in Braille

Here's how to represent Akana in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Akana in braille

How to sign the name Akana using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Akana using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Akana in sign language

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