Save Type Surname Usage Japanese (Rare) Scripts 愛敬(Japanese Kanji) Pronounced Pron. AH-EE-KYO [key] Other Forms FormsAikyou Meaning & History 愛 (Ai) means "love, affection", and 敬 (kyo) means "respect". One notable bearer is Hisashi Aikyo a former baseball runner. Another notable bearer is Shigeyuki Aikyo, a steeplechase runner.