Okabe - Japanese Last Names

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Okabe

/oʊˈkɑːbeɪ/

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Moderate

Meaning

Big gate or large fence

Symbolizes protection, boundary, and significance of entrance or threshold; may reflect ancestral ties to a notable location or estate.

Symbolism

Represents stability, heritage, and connection to land or community; evokes imagery of shelter and transition between spaces.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'oka' (丘) meaning 'hill' or sometimes 'gate/fence' depending on kanji, and 'be' or 'fuchi' (辺) meaning 'area' or 'vicinity'; commonly interpreted as 'large gate area' or 'hillside area'.

Style & Origin

traditional

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Okabe is a family name rooted in the country's landscape-based naming traditio

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