Atsumi - Japanese Last Names

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Atsumi

/a.tsɯ.mi/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Summit' or 'high place

Represents aspiration, elevation, and spiritual or personal growth; symbolizes reaching higher ground, both physically and metaphorically.

Symbolism

Embodies resilience, perspective, and clarity—qualities associated with being above the ordinary, offering a sense of calm and vision from a higher vantage point.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'atsu' (熱 or 渥) meaning 'warmth' or 'abundant', and 'mi' (美 or 海 or 島), which can mean 'beauty', 'sea', or 'island'; however, in geographical context, it may originate from 'Atsumi Peninsula' or 'Atsumi District', where 'mi' could derive from 'michi' or refer to landforms. The most accepted kanji for the surname is 敦美 or 渥美, combining meanings of sincerity and beauty, or abundance and beauty.

Style & Origin

traditional
japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Atsumi is a geographical surname often tied to regions or landscapes, reflecti

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