Mashimo - Japanese Last Names

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Mashimo

/maˈɕi.mo/

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Moderate

Meaning

Below the forest' or 'under the trees

Represents humility, connection to nature, and a sense of being grounded beneath something greater, such as ancestry or the natural world.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, resilience, and harmony with the environment; symbolizes roots, lineage, and quiet strength derived from natural surroundings.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'mori' (森) meaning 'forest' and the locative suffix 'shimo' (下) meaning 'below' or 'lower', indicating someone who lived at the foot of a wooded area.

Style & Origin

traditional
nature inspired
japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Mashimo is a family name historically tied to coastal or geographical features

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