Meaning & History
From Japanese 依 (i) meaning "rely on" combined with 皇 (o) meaning "emperor", 桜 (o) meaning "cherry blossom", 緒 (o) meaning "thread", 生 (o) meaning "live", 雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly", 旺 (o) meaning "prosper" or 央 (o) meaning "centre, middle". Other kanji combinations are possible. Famous female bearer of this name is Japanese manga artist Io Sakisaka. She is best known for 'Strobe Edge', 'Ao Haru Ride' and 'Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare' and she also designed the characters for the anime movie 'HAL'.