Hikozaemon - Japanese Boy Names

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Hikozaemon

/hi.ko.zɛ.mon/

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Meaning

Assistant or secondary minister (from 'zaemon', a historical title) combined with a diminutive or honorific prefix 'hiko'.

Represents service, loyalty, and hierarchical position within a household or domain. It suggests a role of trusted responsibility, often in a warrior or bureaucratic context.

Symbolism

Embodies duty, tradition, and historical continuity. The name symbolizes adherence to social structure and respect for rank, evoking the values of feudal Japan.

Etymology: Derived from the Sino-Japanese elements 'hi' (日 or 彦, meaning 'sun' or 'youth') or as a phonetic prefix, 'ko' (small or beloved), and 'zaemon' (左衛門, meaning 'assistant gate officer'—a historical government post). The full name combines personal designation with official title.

Style & Origin

traditional
unique
japanese

Cultural Background

Originating from Japan's Edo period, Hikozaemon is a masculine given name often associated with hist

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