Masuoka - Japanese Last Names

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Masuoka

/ma.su.o.ka/

πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯
Moderate

Meaning

Front of the square' or 'in front of the rice field

Represents connection to land and agricultural heritage, symbolizing stability and rootedness in community and nature.

Symbolism

Embodies rural harmony, ancestral continuity, and respect for natural landscapes within Japanese society.

Etymology: Derived from 'masu' (枑), meaning square or rice field container, and 'oka' (岑), meaning hill or rise; together often interpreted as 'hill in front of the rice field' or 'rise by the square field'.

Style & Origin

traditional
japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Masuoka is a family name tied to local place names and historical land use, co

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