Minamoto - Japanese Boy Names

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Minamoto

/miːnaˈmoːto/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Originator or source of truth

Represents foundational strength, legitimacy, and a bridge between imperial authority and military leadership.

Symbolism

Embodies honor, warrior ethos, and ancestral prestige; symbolizes the unification of power and virtue in Japanese historical identity.

Etymology: Derived from 'minamoto' (源), meaning 'origin' or 'source', it was granted by emperors to descendants demoted from royal status, forming a clan name that became central in Japanese medieval history.

Style & Origin

traditional

sophisticated

japanese

Cultural Background

Rooted in Japanese history, Minamoto is one of the most prominent surnames from feudal Japan, associ

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