Horie - Japanese Last Names

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Horie

/hoːɾie/

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Moderate

Meaning

Edge of the field or boundary of a rice paddy

Represents connection to the land, agricultural heritage, and the idea of transition or liminality between spaces.

Symbolism

Symbolizes grounding, stability, and a harmonious relationship with nature and community boundaries.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'hori' (堀 or 畠), meaning 'ditch', 'moat', or 'cultivated field', and 'ie' (家) meaning 'house' or 'family'. Alternatively, it may come from 'hata' (畑) meaning 'field' with phonetic evolution to 'hori'. The name likely originated as a topographic identifier for families living at the edge of cultivated land.

Style & Origin

traditional

japanese

Cultural Background

Horie is a Japanese family name with roots in regional geography and historical land designation. It

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