Kasuga - Japanese Last Names

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Kasuga

/ka.sɯ.ɡa/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Spring month or springtime

Symbolizes renewal, freshness, and the beauty of nature's cycles, often associated with hope and new beginnings.

Symbolism

Embodies the elegance and tranquility of early spring, representing vitality, harmony with nature, and spiritual purity.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'kasu' (加須) meaning 'addition' or 'to increase' and 'ga' (賀) meaning 'celebration', but most commonly interpreted as referring to 'spring month' (春日), combining 'haru' (spring) and 'hi' (sun/day), though phonetically evolved into 'Kasuga'. The name is also topographically linked to the Kasuga district in Nara.

Style & Origin

traditional

elegant

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Kasuga is historically linked to places and shrines, particularly associated w

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