Kabuki - Japanese Last Names

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Kabuki

/kaˈbuːki/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Singing and dancing

Represents dramatic expression, performance art, and the embodiment of emotional storytelling through stylized movement and voice.

Symbolism

Embodies theatricality, discipline, and the fusion of music, dance, and drama; symbolizes the preservation of classical Japanese aesthetics.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese verb 'kabuku', meaning 'to lean' or 'to be out of the ordinary', historically referring to unconventional or flamboyant behavior associated with early performers. The term evolved to denote the classical Japanese dance-drama established in the Edo period.

Style & Origin

traditional
artistic
japanese

Cultural Background

Rooted in Japanese heritage, the name is closely tied to traditional performing arts and carries his

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