Nakao - Japanese Last Names

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Nakao

/na.ka.o/

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Moderate

Meaning

Middle or center (中) and male or man (男)

Represents a familial or positional identity, possibly indicating someone who lived in the middle of a village or held a central role in a community.

Symbolism

Embodies balance, centrality, and stability—symbolizing a person of grounding presence and structural importance within a social or familial framework.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'naka' (中), meaning 'middle' or 'center', and 'o' (男), meaning 'man' or 'male'; often interpreted as 'middle man' or 'central man', potentially denoting lineage or geographic residence.

Style & Origin

traditional
japanese

Cultural Background

Nakao is a Japanese family name with roots in regional geography and clan history, commonly found th

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