Yonezawa - Japanese Last Names

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Yonezawa

/joʊneɪˈzwɑː/

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Meaning

Rice field cape or rice field marshland

Represents a connection to fertile land and agriculture, symbolizing prosperity, sustenance, and rootedness in the natural landscape.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, heritage, and a deep tie to ancestral land; historically linked to domains and feudal leadership in northern Japan.

Etymology: Comes from the Japanese words 'yone' (米) meaning 'rice' and 'zawa' (沢) meaning 'marsh' or 'swamp', referring to wetlands suitable for rice cultivation. The name originates from the city of Yonezawa in Yamagata Prefecture.

Style & Origin

traditional

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japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Yonezawa is a toponymic surname derived from a place name in Yamagata Prefectu

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