Horibe - Japanese Last Names

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Horibe

/hoːɾibe/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Edge of the field or border of the rice paddy

Represents connection to land, agriculture, and rural life; symbolizes boundaries and transition zones between cultivated and natural spaces.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, rootedness in community and place, and the quiet diligence associated with farming and regional identity.

Etymology: Derived from Japanese 'hori' (堀) meaning 'ditch' or 'moat' and 'be' (辺) meaning 'area' or 'region'; alternatively interpreted as 'hori' (from 'hata', 畠) meaning 'cultivated field' combined with 'be', thus 'area of the field'. The most common kanji interpretation is 粂辺 or 堀部.

Style & Origin

traditional

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Horibe is a family name historically tied to specific regions and localities,

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