Motoba - Japanese Last Names

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Motoba

/mo.to.ba/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Base of the rice paddy' or 'foot of the field

Represents rootedness in the land, agricultural heritage, and connection to ancestral place.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, humility, and harmony with nature—values central to rural Japanese life and identity.

Etymology: Derived from Japanese elements 'moto' (base, origin) and 'hata' or 'ta' (rice field), likely referring to someone who lived at the foot or lower end of a cultivated field.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Motoba is a regional family name with ties to local geography and historical l

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