Wakui - Japanese Last Names

Name Orchard

Wakui

/wa.ku.i/

🔥🔥

Uncommon

Meaning

Bay tree well' or 'well of the bay tree

Represents a connection to nature and ancestral land, symbolizing purity and enduring life through the sacred bay tree (wakōboku).

Symbolism

Embodies harmony with nature, spiritual clarity, and familial continuity. The well signifies a source of life, while the bay tree is traditionally associated with purification in Shinto practices.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'waku' (和久 or 湾木), referring to a bay tree or evergreen shrub, and 'i' (井), meaning well. Likely originated as a topographic name for someone living near a well surrounded by bay trees.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Wakui is a Japanese family name with roots in regional geography and historical naming practices com

nameorchard.com

Explore More Japanese Last Names

Discover hundreds of beautiful names in this category