Takamizawa - Japanese Last Names

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Takamizawa

/ˌtækəmiˈzɑːwə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

High (takami) and swamp or marsh (zawa)

Represents someone who lived near or originated from a highland marsh or elevated wetland area, symbolizing a connection to natural elevation and water sources.

Symbolism

Embodies harmony between elevation and moisture—strength and adaptability, stability and fertility—often associated with resilience and balance in nature.

Etymology: Derived from Japanese 'takai' (high) combined with 'mizawa' (a variant of sawa, meaning swamp or marsh); thus 'Takamizawa' literally means 'high marsh' or 'elevated wetland'.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Takamizawa is a family name rooted in the country's naming conventions that of

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