Okazaki - Japanese Last Names

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Okazaki

/oʊkaˈzɑːki/

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Moderate

Meaning

Behind the cape or behind the point

Represents a sense of location and orientation, symbolizing someone from a place situated behind a prominent geographical feature such as a cape or promontory.

Symbolism

Embodies connection to land, ancestry, and heritage; reflects the Japanese tradition of deriving surnames from natural landscapes and topography.

Etymology: Comes from the Japanese words 'oka' (hill or cape) and 'saki' or 'zaki' (promontory or point), combined with the possessive or locative suffix '-i'; literally means 'behind the cape' or 'beyond the point'.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Okazaki is a family name deeply rooted in Japanese history and geography, ofte

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