miko
/ˈmiːkəʊ/Shinto
noun
A priestess or female shaman, frequently a virgin, who acts as oracle for and handmaiden to the deity of a particular shrine and performs sacred ritual dances.
- Now largely a ceremonial role..
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Ernest Mason Satow (1843–1929), diplomat and scholar. From Japanese miko, probably from mi divine spirit + Japanese ko child (here specifically a girl).