Kagami - Japanese Girl Names

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Kagami

/kaˈɡa.mi/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Mirror

Represents self-reflection, truth, and inner clarity. The mirror is seen as a sacred object in Shinto beliefs, symbolizing honesty and spiritual insight.

Symbolism

Embodies balance, duality (such as past and present, self and other), and the idea of seeing beyond surface appearances. It also connects to ceremonial mirrors used in rituals and ancestral reverence.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese word 'kagami' (鏡), meaning 'mirror'. The term has ancient roots in Old Japanese and appears in early texts like the Kojiki, where mirrors are considered one of the Three Sacred Treasures of Shinto.

Style & Origin

traditional

elegant

japanese

Cultural Background

Rooted in Japanese tradition, Kagami is a name that draws from natural elements and symbolic depth,

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