Kikyo

Kikyo is a female name of Japanese origin. The meaning of the name is 'the bellflower' or 'the balloon flower,' which is considered a symbol of enduring and eternal love in Japan.

What does the name Kikyo mean?

The name Kikyo, a female name from Japan, literally means 'the bellflower' or 'the balloon flower.' This type of flower represents the idea of eternal love in Japan. The term comes from the Japanese word kikyō (桔梗), which refers to both 'bellflower' and 'balloon flower.' An alternative spelling is Kikyou. The name gained recognition through the anime series 'Inu Yasha,' where Kikyo appears as a priestess and the love interest of the main character Inu Yasha.

Where does the name Kikyo come from?

Kikyo is a Japanese female name, meaning 'the bellflower.' The name is derived from the Japanese word kikyō (桔梗), which stands for both 'bellflower' and 'balloon flower.'

How do you pronounce Kikyo?

Kikyo is pronounced like 'Kikjo.'

Popularity

In Germany, Kikyo is a rather rare name. It has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. The best ranking in the USA was achieved in 2007, reaching 13,924th place. In the last ten years, Kikyo has been given less than ten times, resulting in a 6,849th place in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, Kikyo ranks 8,800th in the USA. The following overview shows the rankings of Kikyo in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Kiki / Kiyo / Kyo

Famous people

• Kikyo (A priestess from the anime series Inuyasha)