Otomo - Japanese Boy Names

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Otomo

/o.to.mo/

πŸ”₯πŸ”₯
Uncommon

Meaning

Great companion or great retainer

Represents loyalty, service, and high status within a hierarchical society. It embodies the role of a trusted ally or high-ranking official.

Symbolism

Symbolizes duty, honor, and allegiance to a lord or cause. It reflects the values of the bushido code and feudal Japanese social structure.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'o' (ε€§) meaning 'great' and 'tomo' (友 or δΌ΄) meaning 'companion' or 'retainer'. Historically used as a surname for a powerful clan during the Asuka and Nara periods.

Style & Origin

traditional
royal
japanese

Cultural Background

Otomo is a name of Japanese origin, historically associated with the prominent Otomo clan of ancient

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