Seiya

Seiya is a masculine Japanese given name. It can be written with different kanji, giving various possible meanings, though the form 星矢— read Seiya and meaning "star" (星) and "arrow" (矢)— is the most well known because of its association with a major fictional character. Because Japanese names often use different kanji to convey personal significance, the interpretation of Seiya can vary depending on the characters chosen.

In popular culture, Seiya is best known as the name of the protagonist of the manga and anime series Saint Seiya by Masami Kurumada. Pegasus Seiya is a young warrior who wears the Pegasus Armor and fights to defend the goddess Athena and the mortal world from mythological threats. The character debuted in 1986 and has been featured in numerous anime adaptations, films, and related media, contributing to the series' enduring influence.

In real life, Seiya is used primarily as a given name for males in Japan and among Japanese communities abroad. It is uncommon as a surname. The name appears in various works of fiction beyond Saint Seiya and, as with other names, may be represented by different kanji spellings or transliterations while preserving the same pronunciation.