Horigome - Japanese Last Names

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Horigome

/hoːɾiɡome/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the rice field edge or from beside the ditch

Represents a connection to land, agriculture, and ancestral roots, symbolizing stability and continuity within a community.

Symbolism

Embodies stewardship of the land, humility, and a quiet strength derived from rural life and familial heritage.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'hori' (堀) meaning 'ditch' or 'moat', and 'gome' (ごめ), an archaic term for 'rice paddy' or 'settlement near a field'; together indicating someone who lived by a ditch near a rice field.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Horigome is a family name rooted in regional geography and agricultural herita

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