Fukushima - Japanese Last Names

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Fukushima

/fuːkʊʃiːmɑː/

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Meaning

Noble island or fortunate island

Represents a sense of prosperity, auspiciousness, and reverence for natural geography; often symbolizing hope and resilience tied to land and community.

Symbolism

Embodies endurance, regional pride, and harmony with nature; despite modern associations with the 2011 disaster, the name itself symbolizes positive geographical fortune and ancestral connection.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'fukushi' (福 - fortune, happiness) and 'shima' (島 - island), though 'shima' can also refer to elevated or dry land in some contexts. The name historically denoted someone from a place called Fukushima, of which there are several in Japan.

Style & Origin

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Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Fukushima is a common surname derived from actual place names across the count

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