Higashi - Japanese Last Names

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Higashi

/hiˈɡaʃi/

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Meaning

East

Symbolizes orientation, new beginnings, and the rising sun, often associated with hope, renewal, and enlightenment.

Symbolism

Embodies the direction of sunrise, representing light, energy, and the start of journeys; it reflects balance within space and time in Japanese cosmology.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese word 'higashi' (東), meaning 'east', which itself comes from classical Chinese directional terminology adopted into Japanese. It was historically used to denote someone who lived in the eastern part of a village or region.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Rooted in Japanese culture, Higashi is a common toponymic surname meaning 'east' and is widely used

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