Deep red or brilliant red
In Japanese, Akane typically refers to the madder plant (Rubia cordifolia) and the deep red dye produced from its roots. It is also poetically associated with the brilliant red color of the sky at sunset. The meaning can vary slightly depending on the specific kanji characters used to write it.
Less common today
Akane isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,727 in 1998.
Lead female protagonist and martial artist · Ranma 1/2
Main protagonist and police inspector · Psycho-Pass
Key character in the Zero Escape series · 9 hours, 9 persons, 9 doors
World champion badminton player from Japan
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
