Horigome - Japanese Boy Names

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Horigome

/hoːɾiɡome/

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Uncommon

Meaning

From the rice field edge or bottom of the moat

Represents connection to land, agriculture, and ancestral heritage. It suggests stability, rootedness, and continuity within a community.

Symbolism

Embodies perseverance, humility, and a close relationship with nature and rural life. Symbolizes the importance of place and lineage in Japanese culture.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'hori' meaning 'moat' or 'ditch', and 'gome' which may come from 'kome' (rice) or refer to 'bottom of the field'. The name likely originated as a topographic surname for someone living near a moat or at the edge of a rice paddy.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Horigome is a family name with historical roots in local geography and occupat

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