Shikibu - Japanese Boy Names

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Shikibu

/ɕikiβɯ/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Ministry of Ceremonial

Symbolizes a connection to governance, ritual, and high cultural authority; historically tied to bureaucratic rank and intellectual prestige in imperial Japan.

Symbolism

Embodies tradition, scholarly excellence, and cultural sophistication; often linked to poetic and literary mastery due to association with Murasaki Shikibu, author of The Tale of Genji.

Etymology: Derived from 'Shikibu-shō' (式部省), the ancient Japanese Ministry of Ceremonials, which oversaw court rituals and official appointments; the name was adopted as a family name and later used as a given name to honor scholarly heritage.

Style & Origin

traditional

elegant

japanese

Cultural Background

Rooted in classical Japanese history and court culture, Shikibu is associated with scholarly lineage

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