The name is frequently used for characters intended to evoke a sense of purity, elegance, or a connection to the "Snow White" archetype:
| Feature | Grimm's Snow White | Akagami's Shirayuki | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Naive, domestic, passive | Intelligent, independent, active | | Conflict | Survives assassination via hiding | Escapes enslavement via emigration | | Skills | Cooking, cleaning, singing | Herbalism, pharmacology, negotiation | | Romance | Prince saves her with a kiss | She saves the Prince; they are equals | | Name Meaning | Purity through suffering | Purity through action | shirayuki name
: Start with a square sheet of origami paper (often called kami ) and fold it in half. Step 2 : Tear or cut the paper into two rectangular halves. Step 3 : Fold each rectangle in half lengthwise. The name is frequently used for characters intended