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Kikyouchan(ききょうちゃん)
Kyoukyou(きょうきょう)
Kyouchan(きょうちゃん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the boys' 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.
貴 means "noble, precious, respect."
Noble - Nobility represents high character, dignity, and the conduct worthy of respect. May your child be noble in character, dignified and worthy of respect.
Precious - Preciousness represents irreplaceable value, rarity, and worth beyond measure. May your child know they are precious, valued beyond measure.
Respect - 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.
Esteemed - Being esteemed represents earning respect through worthy action. May your child be respected and honor that respect.
Revered - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
鏡 means "mirror, model, lens."
Mirror - A reflective surface.
Lens - An optical glass.
Clear - To make clear or reveal.
Examine - To use as a model or reference.
Mirror - Mirror represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the mirror's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
Lens - Lens - An optical glass - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lens throughout life.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Examine - Examine - To use as a model or reference - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of examine throughout life.
旭 means "rising sun, bright."
Clarity - Symbolizing clarity of thought and purpose.
Rising Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Clarity - Clarity - Symbolizing clarity of thought and purpose - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of clarity throughout life.
香 means "fragrance, fragrant, pleasant."
Pleasant - Good appearance, color, voice, or taste.
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Lance - A piece in shogi.
Fragrance - Fragrance - Aroma; a pleasant smell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fragrance throughout life.
Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.
Pleasant - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Appealing - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Lance - Lance - A piece in shogi - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lance throughout life.
姫 means "princess, lady, beautiful."
Lady - A term of respect for women.
Beautiful - A word expressing loveliness and delicacy.
Cute or Adorable - A term used to describe something small or cute.
Daughter of a Noble Person - A daughter of a high-ranking individual.
Female Endearment - A term of endearment for a woman.
Small - Prefix indicating something small or cute.
Princess - A princess combines grace, duty, and care for her people. May your child carry herself with the grace and responsibility of a princess.
Lady - A lady carries herself with grace, dignity, and inner strength. May your child develop the grace and dignity befitting a true lady.
Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
Cute or Adorable - Being cute or adorable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be cute or adorable, letting this quality guide their path.
Daughter of a Noble Person - Daughters bring joy, grace, and the continuation of family love and traditions. May your child embody the grace and joy that daughters bring to their families.
Female Endearment - Female Endearment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive female endearment throughout life.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
響 means "resonance, to resound."
Resonance - A sound that vibrates and spreads; echoing sound.
Echo - A sound that is heard after it is produced.
Rumble - A loud sound that echoes.
Resonance - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
To Resound - The act of resound represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child resound with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Echo - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Rumble - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
綺 means "beautiful, figured silk, splendid."
Splendid - Magnificent; wonderful.
Interfering - This refers to the act of interfering or meddling in something.
Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
Figured Silk - Silk represents refinement, luxury, and the transformation of humble materials into beauty. May your child transform humbly like silk, becoming something refined and beautiful.
Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
Interfering - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
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.
葵 means "hollyhock, family crest."
Family Crest - Family Crest - One type of family emblem - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of family crest throughout life.
Aoi - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
京 means "capital, high, anxious."
Capital - The Seat of Government; the center of a nation.
Grand - Large and impressive.
Hill - A high elevation.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Anxious - Being anxious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be anxious, letting this quality guide their path.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Hill - Hills symbolize achievement, perspective, and the rewards of steady climbing. May your child climb life's hills with determination, gaining wisdom at every elevation.
Number Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
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.
劫 means "to threaten, to plunder, eon."
Eon - An extremely long time (Buddhist term).
Intimidate - To threaten or coerce someone.
Ko - A formation in the game of Go.
Rob - To take something by force or without permission.
Eon - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Intimidate - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Ko - Ko - A formation in the game of Go - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ko throughout life.
Rob - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
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.
希 means "hope, rare, few."
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.
Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
京 means "capital, high, anxious."
Capital - The Seat of Government; the center of a nation.
Grand - Large and impressive.
Hill - A high elevation.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Anxious - Being anxious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be anxious, letting this quality guide their path.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Hill - Hills symbolize achievement, perspective, and the rewards of steady climbing. May your child climb life's hills with determination, gaining wisdom at every elevation.
Number Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
希 means "hope, rare, few."
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.
Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
叶 means "to be fulfilled, to come true."
Fulfillment - To have one's wishes or desires fulfilled.
Harmony - To be in agreement or accord.
To be Fulfilled - The act of be fulfilled represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be fulfilled with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Come True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.
Fulfillment - Fulfillment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive fulfillment throughout life.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
希 means "hope, rare, few."
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.
Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
響 means "resonance, to resound."
Resonance - A sound that vibrates and spreads; echoing sound.
Echo - A sound that is heard after it is produced.
Rumble - A loud sound that echoes.
Resonance - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
To Resound - The act of resound represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child resound with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Echo - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Rumble - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
樹 means "tree, plant, establish."
Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.
Plant - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Establish - Establish - To Found; to set up firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of establish throughout life.
Stand - Standing represents firmness, conviction, and upright posture. May your child stand firm in their principles.
香 means "fragrance, fragrant, pleasant."
Pleasant - Good appearance, color, voice, or taste.
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Lance - A piece in shogi.
Fragrance - Fragrance - Aroma; a pleasant smell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fragrance throughout life.
Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.
Pleasant - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Appealing - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Lance - Lance - A piece in shogi - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lance throughout life.
祇 means "earth deity, only."
Only - Used for emphasis and limitation.
Country God - A god of a country, often associated with protection and prosperity.
Emphasis - Read as "Tada...Nomi", it is used to emphasize or limit something.
Earth Deity - Earth represents nurturing, grounding, and the foundation upon which all life depends. May your child be grounded in earth's wisdom, nurturing others with steady, reliable love.
Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.
Country God - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.
Emphasis - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
京 means "capital, high, anxious."
Capital - The Seat of Government; the center of a nation.
Grand - Large and impressive.
Hill - A high elevation.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Anxious - Being anxious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be anxious, letting this quality guide their path.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Hill - Hills symbolize achievement, perspective, and the rewards of steady climbing. May your child climb life's hills with determination, gaining wisdom at every elevation.
Number Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
祈 means "pray, prayer, wish."
Pray - To make earnest requests to deities; to petition spiritually.
Pray - Prayer represents communication with the divine, hope, and spiritual connection. May your child's prayers be heard and answered with divine wisdom.
Prayer - Prayer represents communication with the divine, hope, and spiritual connection. May your child's prayers be heard and answered with divine wisdom.
Wish - Wishes represent desires, hopes, and the expression of the heart's longing. May your child's wishes guide them to their heart's true desire.
叶 means "to be fulfilled, to come true."
Fulfillment - To have one's wishes or desires fulfilled.
Harmony - To be in agreement or accord.
To be Fulfilled - The act of be fulfilled represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be fulfilled with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Come True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.
Fulfillment - Fulfillment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive fulfillment throughout life.
Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.
稀 means "rare, thin."
Dilute - Make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Rare - Rare - Uncommon; faint; sparse - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.
Thin - Thinned and diluted represents distributed influence and wider reach. May your child extend their influence widely.
Dilute - Dilution represents spreading influence, softening intensity, and gentle application. May your child apply strength gently.
喬 means "tall, to be proud."
Tall - Towering; high, especially referring to trees and mountains.
Proud - Having a sense of pride and arrogance.
Tall - Tallness represents reaching high, noble stature, and lofty achievement. May your child reach tall and stand noble.
To be Proud - The act of be proud represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be proud with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Proud - Proud - Having a sense of pride and arrogance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of proud throughout life.
紀 means "chronicle, era, order."
Chronicle - Chronicle - A record of events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chronicle throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Record, Document - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Rule, Law - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Year, Age - Years mark growth, accumulate wisdom, and measure the journey of life. May your child's years be many and fruitful, each one adding wisdom.
響 means "resonance, to resound."
Resonance - A sound that vibrates and spreads; echoing sound.
Echo - A sound that is heard after it is produced.
Rumble - A loud sound that echoes.
Resonance - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
To Resound - The act of resound represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child resound with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Echo - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Rumble - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
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