Handa - Japanese Last Names

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Handa

/ˈhændə/

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Moderate

Meaning

Half rice field

Represents a connection to agriculture and land division, symbolizing sustenance, heritage, and rootedness in the earth.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, rural life, and ancestral continuity; often associated with humility and perseverance tied to farming communities.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'han' (半) meaning 'half' and 'ta' (田) meaning 'rice field'. Originally denoted someone who lived near or worked on a divided rice field.

Style & Origin

traditional

japanese

Cultural Background

Handa is a Japanese family name with historical ties to specific regions in Japan. It reflects the c

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