Terakawa - Japanese Last Names

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Terakawa

/te̞ɾa̠kawa̠/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Temple river or temple stream

Represents a spiritual and serene connection to sacred spaces near flowing water, symbolizing purity, continuity, and reverence for religious sites.

Symbolism

Embodies tranquility, spiritual grounding, and harmony between human-made structures (temples) and natural elements (rivers). It suggests a lineage tied to peaceful, contemplative environments.

Etymology: Composed of the kanji '寺' (tera), meaning 'temple', and '川' (kawa), meaning 'river'. The name likely originated as a topographic designation for someone living near a river close to a Buddhist temple.

Style & Origin

traditional
nature inspired
japanese

Cultural Background

This surname originates from Japan and reflects the common practice of deriving family names from la

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