Kajita - Japanese Last Names

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Kajita

/kaːdʑita/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Upper or upper rice field

Represents a connection to elevated land or agricultural heritage, symbolizing stability, rootedness, and respect for nature's cycles.

Symbolism

Embodies stewardship of the land, familial continuity, and the quiet strength found in rural traditions and ancestral pride.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'kami' (upper) or 'kawa' (river) combined with 'ta' (rice paddy), though most commonly interpreted as from 'kaji' (fire or hearth) and 'ta' (rice field), indicating a household near a cultivated area; often written with kanji reflecting location or topography.

Style & Origin

traditional
nature inspired
japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Kajita is a regional family name with historical roots in local geography and

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