Itami - Japanese Last Names

Name Orchard

Itami

/iˈtami/

🔥🔥
Uncommon

Meaning

Pain or suffering

While the literal meaning refers to pain, as a toponymic surname it symbolizes origin from a place historically named for its terrain or conditions, possibly indicating hilly or rugged land that was difficult to traverse.

Symbolism

Represents resilience and endurance through hardship; symbolically tied to overcoming challenges and rootedness in one's origins.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese word 'itami' (痛) meaning 'pain' or 'soreness', but as a place name and surname, it likely originated from a locational descriptor rather than the emotional concept. The name may also relate to old regional dialects or topographical terms.

Style & Origin

traditional
japanese

Cultural Background

Itami is a Japanese family name derived from geographical features, commonly associated with locatio

nameorchard.com

Explore More Japanese Last Names

Discover hundreds of beautiful names in this category

Itami (Japanese Last Names) - What Does Itami Mean? | Name Orchard