Kuramochi - Japanese Boy Names

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Kuramochi

/kuːɾamoːt͡ɕi/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Dark rice paddy or dark field

Represents connection to land, agriculture, and ancestral roots; suggests humility and resilience tied to rural life.

Symbolism

Embodies grounding, tradition, and a quiet strength derived from nature and hard work. Symbolizes continuity and lineage.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'kura' (暗 or くら), meaning 'dark' or 'shaded', and 'mochi' (持) or 'mota' (もち), possibly related to 'holding' or 'possessing', though more likely linked to 'mochi' as in 'rice paddy' (from 'ta' or 'hatake') with dialectical variation. Alternatively, may originate from place names referring to shaded fields.

Style & Origin

traditional
nature inspired
japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Kuramochi is primarily used as a family name and reflects the linguistic and g

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