Izawa - Japanese Last Names

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Izawa

/iˈzɑːwə/

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Moderate

Meaning

Rice field by the river

Represents harmony between agriculture and water, symbolizing sustenance, fertility, and life-sustaining natural forces.

Symbolism

Embodies prosperity through nature's abundance, rootedness in land and heritage, and the quiet strength of rural Japanese life.

Etymology: Derived from 'i' (rice paddy) and 'sawa' (marsh or wetland), referring to low-lying fields irrigated by streams; commonly found as a toponymic surname across Japan.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Izawa is a regional family name historically associated with places near river

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