Hijo as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Hijo

What is the meaning of the name Hijo ?

The baby name Hijo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈi.xo/ (Spanish); anglicized: EE-ho.

Hijo is Spanish in Origin.

Hijo is most recognisable as the Spanish common noun for “son,” from Latin filius via Old Spanish fijo; it also functions in the Philippines (via Spanish influence) as an affectionate or respectful address for a boy or young man. As a given name in Spanish-speaking cultures it is unconventional and very rare, though it can appear as a modern, playful choice or as a familial nickname. A feminine counterpart is Hija (“daughter”). Diminutives or casual short forms include Hi and Jo.

The spelling Hijo can also reflect simplified romanizations of the Korean masculine name Hee-jo (희조), whose meaning depends on the hanja chosen - common elements include “bright, joyous” (熙/희) combined with “ancestor,” “help,” or “govern/rule” (祖/助/操). In that context, variants include Hee-jo, Heejo, and Hui-jo. Overall, Hijo carries either the direct sense “son” in Iberian/Philippine usage or a composite, virtue-based meaning in Korean.