Tanabe - Japanese Last Names

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Tanabe

/tænɑːbeɪ/

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Meaning

Rice field edge or boundary of a rice paddy

Represents connection to land, agriculture, and ancestral roots; symbolizes stability and sustenance derived from the earth.

Symbolism

Embodies harmony with nature, rural heritage, and continuity of family lineage through generations tied to the land.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'ta' (rice paddy) and 'nabe' (edge or rim), originally referring to someone who lived at the edge of a rice field. Commonly written with kanji indicating geographical features.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Tanabe is a common Japanese family name with deep roots in regional geography and historical settlem

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