Horie - Japanese Boy Names

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Horie

/hoːɾije/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Edge of the field or boundary of a rice paddy

Represents connection to land, agriculture, and ancestral roots; symbolizes stability and groundedness in one's heritage.

Symbolism

Embodies harmony with nature, rural tradition, and the importance of family and place. It reflects a quiet strength rooted in simplicity and diligence.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'hori' (堀) meaning 'ditch' or 'moat', and 'ie' (家) meaning 'house' or 'family', or alternatively from 'hata' (畠 or 畑) meaning 'field', combined phonetically into 'Horie'. The name likely originated as a locational surname for families living at the edge of cultivated fields.

Style & Origin

traditional

japanese

Cultural Background

Horie is a Japanese surname with historical roots in regional geography and clan lineage. It is used

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