Yatabe - Japanese Last Names

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Yatabe

/ja.ta.be/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Valley edge or field edge

Represents someone who lived at the edge of a valley or cultivated field, indicating a close relationship with land and agriculture.

Symbolism

Embodies harmony with nature, stability, and rootedness in one's environment. Symbolizes boundaries, transition zones, and resilience.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'yata' (谷辺), meaning 'valley edge' or 'field side', and 'be' as a locative suffix denoting place. Commonly found in place names and adopted as a family name during the Meiji Restoration when surnames became mandatory.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Yatabe is a regional surname historically tied to specific localities. It refl

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