Endo - Japanese Last Names

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Endo

/ˈɛndoʊ/

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Meaning

Near the inlet or bay

Represents a connection to coastal landscapes and natural water formations, symbolizing proximity to life-sustaining environments.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, rootedness, and harmony with nature; often associated with communities settled near bays or estuaries.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'en' (bay, inlet) and 'do' (near, vicinity), indicating someone who lived near a bay. Written most commonly as 遠藤, combining 遠 (distant) and 藤 (wisteria), though this is a phonetic adaptation of an older locative name.

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Cultural Background

A common Japanese family name with historical roots in geography and clan identity, widely present t

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