Kikyo as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kikyo

What is the meaning of the name Kikyo ?

The baby name Kikyo is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ki.kʲoː/ (kee-kyoh).

Kikyo is Japanese in Origin.

Kikyō is a Japanese given name derived from the word for the bellflower, written 桔梗 and pronounced KEE-kyoh (with a long final o). The plant (Platycodon grandiflorus) is a classic motif in Japanese art and verse, often counted among the Seven Flowers of Autumn. In hanakotoba (the language of flowers), kikyō conveys steadfast or eternal love, sincerity, and elegance, lending the name a refined, poetic aura.

As a personal name it has been used sparingly yet recognizably, admired for its courtly associations; the bellflower also appears on historic samurai crests (kikyō-mon), underscoring a sense of tradition. Romanized variants include Kikyō, Kikyo, and Kikyou. It may be written in hiragana (ききょう) or with alternative kanji to nuance meaning while preserving the sound. Informal nicknames abroad include Kiki or Kyō. Related Japanese floral names with a similar classic feel include Ayame, Sumire, and Sakura.