eikoh

Eikoh is a Japanese given name, typically masculine, though gender associations in Japanese names can vary with the kanji used. The name is written with different kanji combinations, and its meaning is not fixed; it can reflect concepts such as eternity, prosperity, light, or honor depending on the characters chosen. Because there is no single standardized spelling, the name’s significance is often personalized by families.

Notable bearers include Eikoh Hosoe (born 1933), a leading Japanese photographer known for his experimental and avant-garde imagery. Hosoe’s work, created across the late 20th century, helped establish a distinctive voice in contemporary photography and achieved international recognition through books and exhibitions.

In general, Eikoh is predominantly found among Japanese speakers and in the Japanese diaspora. Outside of personal names, the term does not correspond to a widely used place, organization, or cultural term in English-language sources. As a given name, Eikoh remains relatively uncommon outside Japan, and most references identify individuals rather than institutions.