Tsutsui - Japanese Last Names

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Tsutsui

/tsɯtsɯi/

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Moderate

Meaning

Tube-shaped well or spring

Represents a connection to water sources and the land, symbolizing life, purity, and sustenance derived from nature.

Symbolism

Embodies grounding, origin, and continuity—linking families to their ancestral places and natural surroundings.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'tsutsu' (tube, pipe) and 'i' (well or spring), referring to a tubular or narrow well; often associated with place names in rural Japan.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Tsutsui is a family name historically tied to geographic features and feudal r

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