Shikibu - Japanese Last Names

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Shikibu

/ɕikiβɯ/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Ministry of Ceremonial or Bureau of Ceremonials

Represents intellectual refinement, bureaucratic prestige, and cultural sophistication within the imperial court system.

Symbolism

Embodies scholarship, literary excellence, and connection to Japan's golden age of classical literature and courtly elegance.

Etymology: Derived from 'Shikibu-shō' (式部省), the historical Japanese Ministry of Ceremonial Affairs, which oversaw civil service examinations, rituals, and official protocols during the Heian period.

Style & Origin

traditional

elegant

japanese

Cultural Background

Rooted in Japanese court history, the name Shikibu originates from an ancient government ministry an

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