Mitarai - Japanese Last Names

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Mitarai

/mi.ta.ɾa.i/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Basin maker or one who works with basins

Represents craftsmanship, purity, and ritual use of water, often associated with Shinto purification practices or artisanal work involving water vessels.

Symbolism

Embodies cleanliness, tradition, and the importance of water in daily and spiritual life; symbolizes humility and service through skilled labor.

Etymology: Derived from 'mitaru' (to fill a basin) and 'i' (a person associated with), referring to someone who made or used basins, particularly in religious or domestic contexts; linked to places where such activities were common.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Mitarai is a regional surname historically tied to specific locales and water-

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