The daughters of Emperor Tenji (also pronounced Tenchi, who was Naka no Oe no Oji (Prince Naka no Oe)), Asuka no himemiko (Princess Asuka) and Niitabe no himemiko (Princess Niitabe) sisters were his maternal cousins.
天智天皇の娘、明日香皇女・新田部皇女姉妹とは母方の従兄妹になる。