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Kyoukun(きょうくん)
Kikichan(ききちゃん)
Kyouchan(きょうちゃん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Kikyou
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.
鬼 means "demon, monster, supernatural."
Demon - The soul of the dead; ghost; spirit.
Monster - A Supernatural Creature; specter.
Supernatural - Having Unfathomable Power; mysterious force.
Huge - Extraordinarily large.
Imaginative - A creature of the imagination.
Ogre - An imaginary creature with human form and two horns.
Outstanding - Superhuman; beyond human ability.
Powerful - Possessing great strength and courage.
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.
狂 means "crazy, obsessed, foolish."
Obsessed - To be excessively devoted to something.
Frenzied - Having a disturbed mind.
Going Off the Rails - Straying from the normal path or behavior.
Misaligned - To Go Off; to miss the mark.
Raging - To rage wildly.
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 means "bellflower."
Bellflower - A plant with bell-shaped flowers.
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.
梗 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.
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 means "season, youngest, end."
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.
杏 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.
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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