Ashikaga - Japanese Last Names

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Ashikaga

/ˌɑːʃiˈkɑːɡə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Foot of the reed willow' or 'base of the ash tree

Represents stability, foundation, and connection to nature; symbolizes strength derived from roots and ancestry.

Symbolism

Embodies legacy, endurance, and historical continuity. Often associated with leadership and aristocratic lineage due to its association with the Ashikaga shoguns.

Etymology: Derived from Japanese 'ashi' (足 or 葦) meaning 'foot' or 'reed', and 'kaga' likely from 'kagi' or 'gawa' related to 'willow' or 'riverbank'; alternatively interpreted as 'ash tree' (楓) and 'meadow' or 'place'. The name originally referred to a geographic location in Tochigi Prefecture.

Style & Origin

traditional

strong

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Ashikaga is deeply rooted in Japanese history as the name of a powerful samura

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