norina
What is the meaning of the suffix 'hito' ? What is the meaning of the suffix 'hito' that is part of so many names of men in the Japanese Imperial family?
May 7, 2009 2:51 AM
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Hi Norina. Emperors' names traditionally end with the character "hito," meaning the highest moral standard (virtue), while names for royal women end in "ko", meaning noblewoman. Names ending in "hito" are highly unusual for commoners and while "ko" was once a popular name ending for girls, it is increasingly rare for new babies.
May 7, 2009
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