Horiuchi - Japanese Last Names

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Horiuchi

/hoːɾiɯːt͡ɕi/

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Meaning

Ditch or moat and well

Represents protection, boundaries, and access to essential resources like water; symbolizes stability and self-sufficiency within a household or estate.

Symbolism

Embodies security, heritage, and connection to the land; historically associated with defensive structures and domestic life in feudal Japan.

Etymology: Derived from 'hori' (堀) meaning 'ditch' or 'moat' and 'uchi' (内) meaning 'inside' or 'within', or alternatively 'i' (井) meaning 'well'; most commonly interpreted as 'inside the moat' or 'well within the ditch'.

Style & Origin

traditional
nature inspired
japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Horiuchi is a family name rooted in the country's agrarian past and reflects t

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