The Japanese Emperor Akihito's second son, Prince Akishino, and Princess Kiko have named their first son Hisahito.



The Imperial Household Agency said Tuesday that they gave him the name during a traditional ceremony at a Tokyo hospital.



The name comprises two Chinese characters: “hisa" meaning long and abundant, and “hito” meaning virtuous. Male names in the imperial family often end with "hito.”



The agency said that the name reflects the hope that the new prince will live a long, peaceful life. He stands third in line to the throne after Crown Prince Naruhito.





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