What origin is the name Kikuyo?

Kikuyo comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Kikuyo — for example Kenji, Ren, Hiro. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Kikuyo

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kikuyo

Kikuyo

Girl

Japanese

2 syllables

Kikuyo (きくよ) is a Japanese girl's name meaning "Chrysanthemum child".

Parents who choose Kikuyo pick a girl name from the Japanese tradition, meaning "Chrysanthemum child". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: きくよ
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Chrysanthemum child

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as きくよ

Quick answers about Kikuyo

What does Kikuyo mean?

Kikuyo is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning "Chrysanthemum child".

How popular is Kikuyo?

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Brother names that go with Kikuyo

Kenji Ren Hiro Kaito Sora Akira

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Kikuyo.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Names with a similar meaning to Kikuyo

Kikuyo means "Chrysanthemum child" — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)