Shinagawa - Japanese Last Names

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Shinagawa

/ˌʃiːnəˈɡɑːwə/

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Meaning

Shina river mouth or new river delta

Represents a connection to geography and nature, symbolizing transition and confluence—where rivers meet larger bodies of water. It embodies movement, flow, and integration.

Symbolism

Symbolizes beginnings, passage, and urban development. As both a historical location and a modern district, it represents continuity between old and new Japan.

Etymology: From the Japanese elements 'shina' (新) meaning 'new' or possibly an older term for a river, and 'gawa' (川) meaning 'river'. The name originally referred to the area around the Shinagawa River in Edo (modern Tokyo).

Style & Origin

traditional

professional

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Shinagawa is a toponymic surname derived from a district in Tokyo. It reflects

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