Shimada - Japanese Last Names

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Shimada

/ʃiːˈmɑːdə/

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Meaning

Island field or island rice paddy

Represents a connection to land, agriculture, and ancestral heritage, symbolizing stability and rootedness in one's origin.

Symbolism

Embodies a sense of place, lineage, and continuity, often evoking imagery of fertile land and natural abundance.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'shima' (島), meaning 'island', and 'da' or 'ta' (田), meaning 'rice field' or 'field'. The name likely originated as a topographic designation for someone living near an island-like field or a field surrounded by water.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Shimada is a common surname historically tied to specific regions and localiti

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