Akira

Akira is also a Scottish name meaning 'Anchor'.

Another kanji for Akira is 輝, and it means "radiance, shine".

Means intelligent person.

There are numerous other kanji for Akira as well.

Of Japanese and Scottish origin, meaning 'distinct' and 'anchor' respectively.

Akira is such a common name because there are at least a hundred ways to write it, each with a completely different meaning.

The meanings "brightness" and "intelligence" are separate for this name. They use different kanji and the different kanji have different meanings for this name. It can also mean "pleasant/cheerful" or "glitter/glisten" or "morning sun" or "chapter of a book" or "shine/throw light".