Yoshioka - Japanese Last Names

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Yoshioka

/joʊʃiˈoʊkə/

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Meaning

Goodness hill' or 'virtuous mound

Represents a connection to moral integrity and elevated status, often symbolizing ancestral pride and stability rooted in place.

Symbolism

Embodies the values of virtue, honor, and geographical belonging, often associated with samurai lineages and scholarly families.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'yoshi' (良 or 善), meaning 'good' or 'virtuous,' and 'oka' (岡), meaning 'hill' or 'ridge'; thus literally 'good hill' or 'virtuous mound'.

Style & Origin

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Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Yoshioka is a toponymic surname historically associated with places named Yosh

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