Imperial names Japanese name



akishino-dera in nara, prince akishino took name



the japanese emperor , families have no surname historical reasons, given name such hirohito (裕仁), universally avoided in japan: japanese prefer emperor or crown prince , out of respect , measure of politeness.


when children born imperial family, receive standard given name, special title. instance, current emperor born tsugu-no-miya akihito (継宮明仁), title being tsugu-no-miya (継宮 prince tsugu ), , referred prince tsugu during childhood. title used until individual becomes heir throne or inherits 1 of historical princely family names (常陸宮 hitachi-no-miya, 三笠宮 mikasa-no-miya, 秋篠宮 akishino-no-miya, etc.).


when member of imperial family becomes noble or commoner, emperor gives him or family name. in medieval era, family name minamoto used. in modern era, princely family names used. example, many members of extended imperial family became commoners after world war ii, , adopted princely family names, minus honorific no-miya (宮 prince ), regular surnames. conversely, @ time noble or commoner become member of imperial family, such through marriage, or family name lost. example empress michiko, name michiko shōda before married prince akihito.







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