Muto - Japanese Last Names

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Muto

/ˈmuːtoʊ/

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Meaning

Wood or forest person

Represents a connection to nature, particularly wooded areas, and suggests ancestral ties to people who lived near or worked in forests.

Symbolism

Embodies harmony with nature, resilience, and rootedness; symbolizes someone grounded in tradition and the natural world.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'mori' (森), meaning forest, and 'to' (戸 or 人), meaning house or person, though commonly contracted to 'Muto' (武藤 is also a possible alternate origin meaning 'wisteria warrior'). The most accepted form for Muto as a surname is 武藤, combining 'bu' (military) and 'to' (wisteria).

Style & Origin

traditional
japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Muto is a family name with regional significance and ties to Japanese geograph

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