Teranishi - Japanese Last Names

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Teranishi

/te̞ɾa̠niɕi/

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Moderate

Meaning

Field east' or 'east of the field

Represents orientation and land use, symbolizing connection to agriculture, geography, and ancestral roots in rural landscapes.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, tradition, and harmony with nature; reflects a historical lifestyle centered around farming and land stewardship.

Etymology: Composed of the kanji 田 (tera), meaning 'field' or 'rice paddy', and 西 (nishi), meaning 'west', though ironically used here to denote 'east' in directional surnames based on relative location; the name typically indicates someone who lived east of a cultivated field.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Teranishi is a family name deeply rooted in the country's linguistic and agric

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