Muroi - Japanese Last Names

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Muroi

/muːɾo.i/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Room or building (室) and well (井), or alternatively 'house' and 'well'

Represents a connection to home, water sources, and ancestral dwelling places. Symbolizes stability, sustenance, and lineage rooted in a specific location.

Symbolism

Embodies the importance of shelter, community, and access to essential resources like water. It signifies groundedness and continuity within a family line.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'muro' (室), meaning room or chamber, and 'i' (井), meaning well. Alternatively, 'mura' (村) meaning village may be phonetically similar but distinct; Muroi most commonly combines 室 and 井 in kanji.

Style & Origin

traditional
japanese

Cultural Background

Muroi is a Japanese family name with origins in place names and topography. It is found throughout J

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