According to designer Masayuki Doi, Kaya-no-Hime resembles a straw doll as a reference to the Japanese word "Kaya," which refers to the dried straws used in thatch roofs. Her clothing is reminiscent of traditional Japanese garments, and the "Hime" in her name inspired her "somewhat naïve" look, which was intended to give the impression of an oblivious princess.[1]
The name "Kaya" refers to the grass that was used to build traditional grass-roof houses, highlighting its importance to the people of ancient Japan.
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Nomenclature
Kaya-no-Hime's name is believed to come from the Japanese 萱 or 茅 (kaya, "grasses used in thatching") + の (no, genitive particle) + 媛 or 姫 (hime, an appellation for princesses and noblewomen).
Names in Other Languages
Language
Name
Meaning
Japanese
カヤノヒメKayanohime
Kayanohime. Katakana rendering of the Japanese 鹿屋野比売 Kayanohime.
Simplified Chinese
鹿屋野比卖Lùwūyěbǐmài
Kayanohime. Simplified Chinese rendering of the Japanese 鹿屋野比売 Kayanohime.
Traditional Chinese
鹿屋野比賣神Lùwūyěbǐmài Shén
Kayanohime-no-Kami. Traditional Chinese rendering of the Japanese 鹿屋野比売神 Kayanohime-no-Kami.