Jihiko
/J-I-H-I-K-O/
Child of compassion — from the Japanese Jihi (慈悲, compassion, loving-kindness and mercy) and Ko (子, child). The name embodies the bodhisattva ideal in a child, casting the bearer as one born of and for mercy.
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Yes — Jihiko is a Buddhist girl name of Japanese origin, meaning “Child of compassion — from the Japanese Jihi (慈悲, compassion, loving-kindness and mercy) and Ko (子, child). The name embodies the bodhisattva ideal in a child, casting the bearer as one born of and for mercy.”.
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Meaning & origin
Jihiko is a girl's name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Child of compassion — from the Japanese Jihi (慈悲, compassion, loving-kindness and mercy) and Ko (子, child). The name embodies the bodhisattva ideal in a child, casting the bearer as one born of and for mercy." and belongs to the Love cluster — names for children loved deeply before they arrive.
Common among Japanese, American families, Jihiko carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Jihiko's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Jihiko opens with “Ji.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Jihiko aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Jihiko's birth-star reading →What does Jihiko's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Jihiko resonates in either tradition.
Jihiko's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Jihiko's full reading →
Does Jihiko go with your family's names?
Jihiko breaks into 6 sounds: /J-I-H-I-K-O/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Jihiko sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Jihiko beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Jihiko — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Jihiko
If Jihiko resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Buddhist girl names, common in Japanese families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Buddhist girl names from the Love cluster
Names that sound similar
Buddhist girl names that open with the same syllables as Jihiko
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Common questions about Jihiko
What does the name Jihiko mean?
Jihiko means "Child of compassion — from the Japanese Jihi (慈悲, compassion, loving-kindness and mercy) and Ko (子, child). The name embodies the bodhisattva ideal in a child, casting the bearer as one born of and for mercy.." It is a girl name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Jihiko a boy or girl name?
Jihiko is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Jihiko?
Jihiko is of Japanese origin, used in Buddhist tradition, commonly among Japanese, American families.
Is Jihiko a Buddhist name?
Yes. Jihiko is a girl name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Japanese origin.
What does Jihiko mean in Japanese?
Jihiko originates from Japanese, where it means "Child of compassion — from the Japanese Jihi (慈悲, compassion, loving-kindness and mercy) and Ko (子, child). The name embodies the bodhisattva ideal in a child, casting the bearer as one born of and for mercy.."
What are common nicknames for Jihiko?
Common short forms of Jihiko include Jiji.
What is the numerology of Jihiko?
Jihiko has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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