Oishi - Japanese Last Names

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Oishi

/oːiɕi/

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Moderate

Meaning

Delicious or good taste

While literally meaning 'delicious', as a surname it likely originated from a place name or descriptive term for a region known for its quality food or pleasant characteristics.

Symbolism

Represents appreciation for quality, refinement, and sensory pleasure. Symbolically, it evokes warmth, hospitality, and cultural richness tied to Japanese culinary and aesthetic values.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese adjective 'oishii' (美味しい), meaning 'delicious'. As a surname, Oishi (大石 or 大ishi) often uses the kanji 大 (ō, meaning 'big') and 石 (ishi, meaning 'stone'), giving a homophonic but distinct etymological path from the adjective.

Style & Origin

traditional

japanese

Cultural Background

Oishi is a Japanese family name with roots in regional history and geography. It is commonly found t

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