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Japanese boy(male) nameKikyou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ききょう
  • Katakanatip:キキョウ
  • English Syllablestip:ki-kyou (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ki-kyo-u (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kikyou, Kikyo, Kikyoh, Kikyō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kyoukun(きょうくん)Click to speech きょうくんKikichan(ききちゃん)Click to speech ききちゃんKyouchan(きょうちゃん)Click to speech きょうちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameKikyou

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Kikyou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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鬼狂- Kikyou -

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means "demon, monster, supernatural."

Name ideas examples

  • Demon - The sacred connects us to what is highest and most meaningful. May your child honor what is sacred and seek higher meaning.

  • Monster - Monster represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the monster's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Supernatural - Being supernatural represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be supernatural, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Brave - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Cruel - Understanding cruelty teaches the importance of kindness and compassion. May your child be kind, not cruel, and stand against cruelty in the world.

  • Huge - Huge - Extraordinarily large - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of huge throughout life.

  • Imaginative - Being imaginative represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imaginative, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Ogre - The oni (ogre) in Japanese folklore can represent fearsome power and protective force. May your child be formidable in defense of good.

  • Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.

  • Powerful - Being powerful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be powerful, letting this quality guide their path.

means "crazy, obsessed, foolish."

Name ideas examples

  • Crazy - Crazy - To go mad; to become abnormal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crazy throughout life.

  • Obsessed - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Foolish - Foolishness teaches the value of wisdom through its absence. May your child learn from foolish moments and grow wiser.

  • Acting Silly - Acting Silly - Behaving in a humorous or ridiculous manner - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of acting silly throughout life.

  • Frenzied - Frenzied - Having a disturbed mind - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of frenzied throughout life.

  • Going Off the Rails - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

  • Misaligned - Misaligned - To go off; to miss the mark - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of misaligned throughout life.

  • Raging - Raging represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in raging with purpose and skill.

桔梗- Kikyou -

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means "bellflower."

Name ideas examples

  • Bellflower - Bellflower represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the bellflower's dedication and skill in their life's work.

means "stem, outline, obstruct."

  • Stem - The main stalk of a plant.

  • Outline - A general summary.

  • Block - Block, obstruct, shield.

  • Generally - Generally, rough.

  • Hard - Hard, strong.

  • Thorny Plant - A deciduous tree of the Nire family, with hard thorns.

  • Wooden - Wooden puppet, doll, wooden figurine.

Name ideas examples

  • Stem - Stem - The main stalk of a plant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stem throughout life.

  • Outline - Outline - A general summary - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of outline throughout life.

  • Block - Blocking represents protection, defense, and standing firm against harm. May your child block negativity and protect what is good.

  • Generally - Generally - Generally, rough - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of generally throughout life.

  • Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.

  • Thorny Plant - The thorny plant represents protection, boundaries, and cautious approach. May your child know when to protect themselves.

  • Wooden - Wood represents natural warmth, craft material, and grounded presence. May your child be warm and grounded.

季杏- Kikyou -

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means "season, youngest, end."

  • Season - A division of the year.

  • Youngest - The last born child.

  • End - The final period.

Name ideas examples

  • Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.

  • Youngest - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.

  • End - Ending represents conclusion, completion, and making way for new beginnings. May your child end things well and embrace new beginnings.

means "apricot, ginkgo."

  • Apricot - A deciduous tree of the rose family; its fruit.

  • Ginkgo - The fruit of the ginkgo tree (in "ginnan").

  • Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.

Name ideas examples

  • Apricot - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Ginkgo - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Ginnan - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

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