Takashina - Japanese Last Names

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Takashina

/tækæˈʃiːnə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Under the high mountain

Represents humility and resilience beneath greatness, symbolizing a family rooted in nature and enduring strength despite being overshadowed by higher powers.

Symbolism

Embodies balance between prominence and modesty; the name evokes mountainous landscapes and a deep connection to ancestral land and stability.

Etymology: Derived from 'takashi' (高し) meaning 'high' or 'elevated' and 'na' (奈) as a locative particle or from 'shina' (品) meaning 'article, quality', but more likely 'shita no' (下の) meaning 'underneath', phonetically altered to 'shina'; thus, 'Takashina' may originate from 'takai shita no' meaning 'under the high place'.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Takashina is a historical family name associated with aristocratic lineage and

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