Komiya - Japanese Last Names

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Komiya

/koːmi.ja/

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Moderate

Meaning

Small shrine' or 'small sacred grove

Represents a connection to spiritual spaces and nature, often indicating that ancestors lived near or were caretakers of a small Shinto shrine or forested sacred area.

Symbolism

Embodies reverence for tradition, harmony with nature, and quiet spirituality. It symbolizes rootedness in community and ancestral respect.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'ko' (小) meaning 'small', and 'miya' (宮) meaning 'shrine' or 'palace'. Together, Komiya refers to a small shrine or sacred place, often indicating a geographical feature near which a family resided.

Style & Origin

traditional

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Komiya is a toponymic surname derived from local geography, commonly found acr

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