Name Himiko Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Himiko

Himiko is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Himiko?

Himiko is a Japanese girl’s name. Himiko, also spelled Pimiko, was the sun queen or sun goddess of Japanese legend.

What does the name Himiko mean?

Himiko means “sun child” or “sun daughter” (from Old Japanese “hi/日” = sun + “me/女” = woman) or “princess” and “noblewoman” (from Old Japanese “hime/姫”).

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