Hosoda - Japanese Last Names

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Hosoda

/hoːso̞da/

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Moderate

Meaning

Base of the rice paddy

Represents connection to land, agriculture, and ancestral roots; symbolizes stability and sustenance derived from the earth.

Symbolism

Embodies harmony with nature, humility, and the importance of foundational support in family and community life.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'hono' (originally 'hono', contracted to 'ho') meaning 'base' or 'foot', and 'suda' or 'ta' meaning 'rice paddy'. The name likely referred to someone who lived at the foot of a rice field.

Style & Origin

traditional
nature inspired
japanese

Cultural Background

Hosoda is a Japanese family name with historical ties to regional clans and place-based naming conve

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