Goto - Japanese Last Names

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Goto

/ˈɡoʊtoʊ/

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Meaning

Five trees or five forests

Represents abundance in nature, stability, and rootedness in the land. May symbolize growth and continuity across generations.

Symbolism

Embodies connection to nature, resilience, and familial legacy. The number five can also imply balance and harmony in Japanese cosmology.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'go' (五) meaning 'five' and 'to' (戸 or 樹/東 depending on kanji) which can mean 'household', 'trees', or 'east'. Most commonly, Goto (後藤) combines 'go' (後) meaning 'after' or 'later' and 'to' (藤) meaning 'wisteria', referring to a wisteria garden of a later branch of a clan.

Style & Origin

traditional
japanese

Cultural Background

Goto is a Japanese family name with historical roots in regional clans and geographic features. It i

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