It is unknown why this name change occurred.

Prince Ōhiko (birth-change)

He was the son of Emperor Kogen.

Abe Ōhiko (change-death)

Abe (安倍): (Japanese) double calmness?

After being granted lands in Iga Province, he would be given the name Abe.

Sources

  • \”Abe clan.\” Wikipedia.
  • Asakawa, Kan\’ichi. (1903). The Early Institutional Life of Japan, p.140.