Kamachi - Japanese Last Names

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Kamachi

/ka.ma.t͡ɕi/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Upper rice field' or 'rice paddy above

Represents agricultural heritage and connection to the land, symbolizing sustenance, hard work, and ancestral roots in farming communities.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, tradition, and a grounded lifestyle rooted in nature and seasonal cycles of cultivation.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'kama' (上) meaning 'upper' and 'chi' (地) or 'ta' (田) meaning 'field' or 'rice paddy'; often linked to topographical features in village naming conventions.

Style & Origin

traditional
nature inspired
japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Kamachi is a family name tied to local place names and historical land divisio

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