Mizoguchi - Japanese Last Names

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Mizoguchi

/mi.zo.ɡu.t͡ɕi/

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Meaning

Temple ditch or temple moat

Represents a connection to sacred spaces and protective boundaries, symbolizing spiritual grounding and historical continuity.

Symbolism

Embodies protection, heritage, and the blending of natural and spiritual landscapes; often linked to ancestral reverence and place-based identity.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'mido' (temple, particularly Buddhist) and 'guchi' (opening, mouth of a ditch or moat), referring to a geographical feature near a temple. The name likely originated as a locational surname for those living near such a site.

Style & Origin

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Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Mizoguchi is a geographically derived surname reflecting Japan's feudal past a

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