Hosokawa - Japanese Last Names

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Hosokawa

/ho.so.ka.wa/

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Moderate

Meaning

Narrow river

Represents clarity, flow, and continuity—symbolizing a family line that persists through time with integrity and purpose.

Symbolism

Embodies resilience, elegance, and intellectual depth; associated with refinement in arts, governance, and moral conduct.

Etymology: Derived from Japanese elements 'hoso' (narrow) and 'kawa' (river); originally a topographic name for someone living near a narrow river. The name is historically linked to the powerful Hosokawa clan of the Muromachi period.

Style & Origin

traditional

elegant

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Hosokawa is a prominent samurai family name with deep roots in Japanese feudal

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