Aiko, Princess Toshi

Her Imperial Highness Princess Aiko of Japan (愛子内親王殿下 Aiko naishinnō denka), born December 1, 2001, is the only child of Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, the heir apparent to the Japanese throne and his world-famous wife. She currently holds the title Toshi-no-miya (Princess Toshi).

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Her Imperial Highness - Japan - December 1 - 2001 - Crown Prince Naruhito - Crown Princess Masako

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The baby was named Princess Aiko in the naming ceremony, which is traditionally held on the seventh day after the baby's birth. Aiko, written with kanji character for "love" and "child", refers to "a person who loves others." The baby will also have a royal title. The princess will be called Princess Toshi (敬宮 toshi no miya) while she is young. That means "a person who respects others." This formal title will be dropped if the princess marries.

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Royal - Title - Princess

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In a break with tradition, the name was chosen by the baby's parents, instead of by the emperor. It is selected from the teaching of the Chinese philosopher Mencius. It reads "A person who loves others will be loved by others, and a person who respects others will always be respected by others."

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Chinese philosopher - Mencius

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