Nishizawa - Japanese Boy Names

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Nishizawa

/niːʃiˈzɑːwə/

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Moderate

Meaning

Western swamp or western marsh

Represents a connection to the land and ancestral roots, symbolizing stability, continuity, and belonging to a specific place.

Symbolism

Embodies grounding, tradition, and lineage; evokes imagery of nature and rural landscapes in Japan.

Etymology: Derived from Japanese elements 'nishi' (西) meaning 'west' and 'zawa' (沢) meaning 'swamp' or 'marsh'; thus, 'Nishizawa' literally means 'western marsh' and was historically used to denote someone who lived near such a geographical feature.

Style & Origin

traditional
nature inspired
japanese

Cultural Background

Rooted in Japanese naming traditions, Nishizawa is a topographic surname indicating geographical ori

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