Nakatomi - Japanese Boy Names

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Nakatomi

/ˌnækəˈtoʊmi/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Middle clan or inner ministerial group

Represents a position of spiritual and political authority within the imperial court; symbolizes guardianship of rituals and ancestral traditions.

Symbolism

Embodies continuity, ritual purity, and service to the state through religious office; reflects hierarchical order and devotion to duty.

Etymology: Derived from Japanese 中 (naka) meaning 'middle' or 'interior', and 臣 (tomi) meaning 'minister' or 'servant'; historically denoted a powerful clan serving the emperor in religious affairs.

Style & Origin

traditional
royal
japanese

Cultural Background

Rooted in Japanese history, Nakatomi is an old aristocratic family name linked to the early Shinto r

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