Yamagata - Japanese Last Names

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Yamagata

/ja.ma.ɡa.ta/

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Meaning

Mountain gate or mountain area

Represents a connection to nature, specifically the protective and enduring presence of mountains, symbolizing stability and rootedness.

Symbolism

Embodies natural strength, territorial identity, and ancestral continuity; often associated with resilience and geographical pride.

Etymology: Composed of the kanji '山' (yama, meaning mountain) and '形' or '方' (gata, meaning shape, form, or direction), though most commonly interpreted as 'gate of the mountain' or 'mountainous region'. The name historically referred to someone living near or at the foot of a mountain pass or elevated terrain.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Yamagata is a common geographical surname derived from place names across the

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