Akashi

Akashi Meaning & Origin

About Akashi
The surname Akashi is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Japanese words "aka" meaning "red" and "shi" meaning "city." This suggests that the name could refer to someone who lived in or was associated with a place known for its red soil or red-colored buildings. Another possible meaning is that it is derived from the Japanese words "aka" meaning "bright" or "clear" and "shi" meaning "city," indicating a person associated with a vibrant or prosperous city. The exact meaning may vary depending on the specific kanji characters used to write the name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Akashi: 115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 144,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Akashi 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 Akashi is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKX
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A2020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 K AA1 SH IY0
🌐 IPA
/əˈkɑʃi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Akashi in Braille

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

The name Akashi in braille

How to sign the name Akashi using Sign Language

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

The name Akashi in sign language

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