Okahashi - Japanese Last Names

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Okahashi

/o.ka.ha.ɕi/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Large bridge or big shore

Represents connection and stability, symbolizing a link between places or people, often associated with endurance and structural strength in community life.

Symbolism

Embodies transition, passage, and resilience; bridges are symbolic of journeys and unity in Japanese culture, while shores suggest liminality and natural harmony.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'oka' (岡 or 大), meaning 'hill', 'large', or 'big', and 'hashi' (橋 or 端), meaning 'bridge' or 'edge/shore'; the name likely originated as a topographic designation for someone living near a prominent bridge or shoreline feature.

Style & Origin

traditional
nature inspired
japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, this surname is part of a long tradition of Japanese family names derived from

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