Matakichi - Japanese Boy Names

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Matakichi

/mɑːtɑːkiːtʃi/

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Rare

Meaning

First son or lucky first child

Represents hope for prosperity and strong familial continuity, often given to express joy at the birth of a male heir.

Symbolism

Embodies traditional values of family, luck, and generational legacy; symbolizes the importance of lineage in Japanese culture.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'mata' (また), meaning 'again' or 'once more', and 'kichi' (吉), meaning 'good fortune' or 'luck'; together implying 'lucky one again' or 'fortunate firstborn'. The '-kichi' suffix was commonly used in male names during pre-modern Japan.

Style & Origin

traditional
unique
japanese

Cultural Background

Rooted in Japanese naming conventions from earlier centuries, Matakichi reflects a style common in t

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