Takagaki - Japanese Last Names

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Takagaki

/tækæˈɡɑːki/

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Uncommon

Meaning

High hedge' or 'tall fence

Represents protection, boundary, and elevation; symbolizes a family's historical connection to a prominent natural or man-made feature in their environment.

Symbolism

Embodies strength, stability, and separation between spaces—suggesting a lineage that values order, security, and prominence within a community.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'taka' (高), meaning 'high' or 'tall', and 'gaki' or 'kaki' (垣), meaning 'hedge' or 'fence'. The name likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near a notable elevated fence or hedgerow.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Takagaki is a family name rooted in the country's topographic naming conventio

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