Ohmae - Japanese Boy Names

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Ohmae

/oːmae̯/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Behind the well' or 'rear of the well

Represents ancestral connection to land and location, often indicating the geographical position of a family's home relative to a well or water source.

Symbolism

Symbolizes roots, stability, and a connection to household or community resources; embodies a sense of place and lineage.

Etymology: Derived from Japanese topographical terms: 'oka' (hill) or 'ou' (large) combined with 'mae' (front) or possibly from 'oho-mae', meaning 'great front'; however, in some cases, it may come from 'oko-mae', referring to someone who lived behind a well ('i')—though 'Ohmae' is most commonly interpreted as a locational surname meaning 'behind the well'.

Style & Origin

traditional
japanese

Cultural Background

This name originates from Japan and functions primarily as a family name, rooted in Japanese regiona

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