Ijuin - Japanese Last Names

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Ijuin

/i.dʑɯ.iɴ/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Second residence or secondary estate

Symbolizes a branch family or secondary household within a larger clan structure, indicating status and lineage differentiation.

Symbolism

Represents heritage, familial duty, and aristocratic distinction; embodies the Confucian values of hierarchy and ancestral respect.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'i' (居) meaning 'residence' or 'dwelling', and 'jin' (陣) meaning 'camp' or 'estate'; together, 'Ijuin' historically referred to a secondary residence or military encampment, later becoming a hereditary surname.

Style & Origin

traditional

unique

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Ijuin is a surname rooted in the country's feudal history, particularly linked

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