Maeoka - Japanese Last Names

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Maeoka

/ma.e.o.ka/

πŸ”₯πŸ”₯
Uncommon

Meaning

Front of the hill' or 'before the ridge

Represents a sense of position, orientation, and connection to the land; often indicating ancestral ties to a specific geographic feature.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, grounding, and a link to nature; symbolizes being situated at the forefront or beginning of a natural formation.

Etymology: Derived from Japanese elements 'mae' (前) meaning 'front' or 'before', and 'oka' (岑) meaning 'hill' or 'ridge'. Together, Maeoka refers to someone who lived in front of a hill or near a prominent elevation.

Style & Origin

traditional
japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Maeoka is a family name that reflects the country's naming conventions based o

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