Kyo
Japanese
"village; capital city; apricot; unite"
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Kyo Origin and Meaning
The name Kyo is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning "village; capital city; apricot; unite".
Also written as Kyō, this Japanese name makes a simple, sweet, yet spirited name for a son. Like many Japanese names, the meaning alters depending on which kanji are used, but Kyo can mean "unite, co-operate", "capital city", or "apricot".
With the international appeal of Rio and Kai, Kyo appeared in the anime and manga series, Fruits Basket, which may have introduced it to a wider audience.
Popularity of the name Kyo
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