FAQ About Murasaki Shikibu
What was Murasaki Shikibu's real name?
Murasaki Shikibu's real name is not definitively known, as it was common for court ladies to use pen names during the Heian period. "Murasaki" is believed to be a reference to a character in "The Tale of Genji," and "Shikibu" refers to her father's position in the Bureau of Ceremonial.
