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Japanese boy(male) nameShikyou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:しきょう
  • Katakanatip:シキョウ
  • English Syllablestip:shi-kyou (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-kyo-u (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shikyou, Shikyo, Shikyoh, Shikyō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shikichan(しきちゃん)Click to speech しきちゃんYokun( ょうくん)Click to speech  ょうくんShikyun( しきゅん)Click to speech  しきゅん

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 nameShikyou

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Shikyou."

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士恭- Shikyou -

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means "gentleman, scholar, samurai."

Name ideas examples

  • Gentleman - A gentleman combines courtesy, honor, and consideration for others. May your child embody gentlemanly virtues of courtesy and honor.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Samurai - The samurai way (武士道) emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. May your child embody samurai virtues

  • Adult Male - Adult Male - An adult male - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adult male throughout life.

  • Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.

  • Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.

  • Qualified Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

means "respectful, humble, polite."

  • Respectful - Showing reverence and courtesy.

  • Humble - Modest and deferential.

  • Polite - Having good manners.

  • Courteous - Being polite and considerate in one's behavior.

Name ideas examples

  • Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

  • Humble - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Polite - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

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

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