Tokugawa - Japanese Last Names

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Tokugawa

/toʊkuːɡɑːwə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Eastern river

Represents strength, leadership, and regional dominance, reflecting the clan's rise to power and control over eastern Japan.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, governance, and the unification of a nation under centralized rule; symbolizes the transition from warring states to peace and order.

Etymology: Derived from 'toku' (徳) meaning virtue or merit, and 'gawa' (川) meaning river; originally referred to the 'river of virtue' or possibly a geographical reference to the Tōkai region's waterways.

Style & Origin

traditional

sophisticated

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Tokugawa is one of the most prominent historical surnames, linked to the power

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