Ikaruga House

The Ikaruga House (斑鳩家) is a family of exorcists on Tsuchimikado Island and one of the Houses of the Twelve Guardians whose current head is Shimon Ikaruga.

Etymology

 * The surname Ikaruga means "turtledove" (斑鳩).
 * Turtledove is a small Old World dove with a soft purring call, noted for the apparent affection shown for its mate.