Tsubouchi - Japanese Last Names

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Tsubouchi

/t͡sɯboːt͡ɕi/

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Moderate

Meaning

Sunken well or pit well

Represents a connection to land, water sources, and ancestral roots; symbolizes depth, sustenance, and stability within a community.

Symbolism

Embodies grounding, resourcefulness, and continuity—linked to life-sustaining elements like water and the earth, suggesting resilience and heritage.

Etymology: Derived from Japanese 'tsubo' (壷 or 洼) meaning 'pot', 'hollow', or 'sunken area', and 'uchi' (内) meaning 'inside' or 'within'; together often interpreted as 'inside the hollow' or 'sunken well', likely referring to a geographical feature near a residence.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Tsubouchi is a family name rooted in local geography and feudal history, commo

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