Kakimoto - Japanese Last Names

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Kakimoto

/kaːkimo̞to̞/

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Moderate

Meaning

Upper base' or 'above the base

Represents a sense of foundational strength and elevated position, symbolizing stability and ancestral rootedness.

Symbolism

Embodies connection to land, ancestry, and social structure; reflects a lineage established in a specific place with enduring presence.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'kami' (upper, above) and 'moto' (base, origin), referring to someone who lived at the upper part of a settlement or near the source of a river. Written most commonly as 垣本 or 加基元, though 垣本 is the standard kanji form.

Style & Origin

traditional

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Kakimoto is a locational surname commonly found across various regions, often

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