Kihachirō

Kihachirō is a Japanese given name, typically used for males. The name is composed of kanji characters, each contributing to its meaning. Common kanji combinations and their potential interpretations include:

• 喜八郎: 喜 (ki) meaning "joy," "rejoice," or "pleasure"; 八 (hachi) meaning "eight"; and 郎 (rō) meaning "son" or "man." Thus, it can roughly translate to "joyful eighth son." The "eighth son" element is often a traditional naming convention and may not literally signify birth order.
• 紀八郎: 紀 (ki) meaning "chronicle," "narrative," or "era"; 八 (hachi) meaning "eight"; and 郎 (rō) meaning "son" or "man." This combination could imply "chronicled eighth son."
• 輝八郎: 輝 (ki) meaning "radiance," "shine," or "luster"; 八 (hachi) meaning "eight"; and 郎 (rō) meaning "son" or "man." This might suggest "radiant eighth son."

The specific meaning and nuance depend heavily on the chosen kanji characters. The name has historical usage and may be found in association with individuals across various fields, though it is not an exceptionally common given name in contemporary Japan.