彦ひこ

noun, noun, used as a suffix

boy; young man; prince

Archaic term for a boy or young man of noble birth, often used as a suffix in male given names or in historical contexts. The female counterpart is 姫 (ひめ).

See also: 姫 · 姫 · 姫

• 古こ事じ記きには、多おおくの彦ひこや姫ひめが登とう場じょうする。

  Many princes and princesses appear in the Kojiki.

• 「彦ひこ」は、昔むかしの男だん性せいの名な前まえによく使つかわれた。

  Hiko was often used in old male names.