Akio
Meaning of Akio
Akio is a male name of Japanese origin. It is pronounced as AH-kee-oh (/aki.o/) in Japanese. The name has variations such as Akiyo. In the United States, Akio has been given to newborn boys since at least the early 20th century, although it has not been extremely popular. In recent years, the name has had a consistent occurrence, with around 10 to 30 babies being named Akio annually. While not widely used, Akio carries a unique and culturally rich association due to its Japanese roots.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as AH-kee-oh (/aki.o/)
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Notable People Named Akio
| Akio Morita was a Japanese entrepreneur and co-founder of Sony. |
| Akio Toyoda is a Japanese business executive and the chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, with a notable family background in the automotive and retail industries. |
| Akio Jissoji was a renowned Japanese television and film director, famous for his work on Ultraman and Ultraseven, as well as for his distinctive ATG-produced Buddhist trilogy. |
| Akio Takashima is a Japanese field hockey player who competed at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics. |
