Kurita - Japanese Last Names

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Kurita

/kuːɾita/

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Moderate

Meaning

Chestnut rice paddy or chestnut field

Represents a connection between agriculture, nature, and ancestral land—symbolizing sustenance, rootedness, and familial heritage.

Symbolism

Embodies the harmony between human cultivation and natural bounty; associated with fertility, stability, and continuity of family lineage.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'kuri' (chestnut) and 'ta' (rice paddy or field), indicating a place where chestnut trees grew near cultivated land. Likely originated as a topographic surname for families living near such areas.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Kurita is a regional family name historically tied to local geography and land

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