Ichikawa - Japanese Last Names

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Ichikawa

/i.tɕi.ka.wa/

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Meaning

One river or first river

Represents origin, flow, and continuity—symbolizing life's journey and ancestral roots connected to water and land.

Symbolism

Embodies connection to nature, particularly rivers as sources of life and movement. It symbolizes beginnings, clarity, and steady progression.

Etymology: Composed of the kanji '一' (ichi, meaning 'one' or 'first') and '川' (kawa, meaning 'river'). The name originally referred to someone living near the first or main river in a region.

Style & Origin

traditional
nature inspired
japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Ichikawa is a common surname derived from actual place names across the countr

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