Takenouchi - Japanese Last Names

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Takenouchi

/tɑːkeɪnoʊtʃi/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Inside the bamboo grove

Represents protection, resilience, and inner strength, symbolizing a place of quiet power and natural fortification.

Symbolism

Embodies harmony with nature, endurance, and ancestral continuity; the bamboo signifies flexibility under pressure and longevity.

Etymology: Derived from 'take' (竹) meaning 'bamboo', 'no' (の) as a possessive particle, and 'uchi' (内) meaning 'inside' or 'within'; thus literally 'within the bamboo' or 'inside the bamboo grove'.

Style & Origin

traditional

strong

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Takenouchi is a family name deeply rooted in Japanese history and clan traditi

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