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Prefecture of Japan
Okinawa Prefecture (Japanese: 沖縄県, Hepburn: Okinawa-ken; pronounced [o.kʲi.na.wa(ꜜ.keɴ)]; Okinawan: ウチナーチン, romanized: Uchinaachin) is the southernmost
Okinawa_Prefecture
Japanese prefectural flag
Okinawa Prefecture (Japanese: 沖縄県旗, Hepburn: Okinawa-ken ki; Okinawan: Uchinaachin hata) is a white field charged in the center with the prefectural emblem
Flag_of_Okinawa_Prefecture
Topics referred to by the same term
Okinawa (Japanese: 沖縄, Hepburn: Okinawa) most commonly refers to: Okinawa Prefecture, Japan's southernmost prefecture Okinawa Island, the largest island
Okinawa
Largest of the Okinawa Islands in Japan
Naha is the seat of Okinawa Prefecture on the southwestern part of Okinawa Island. Okinawa has a humid subtropical climate. Okinawa has been a strategic
Okinawa_Island
Capital city of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
ɕi]; Okinawan: Naafa or Nafa) is the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture, the southernmost prefecture of Japan. As of 1 June 2019, the city has an estimated
Naha
Major 1945 battle of the Pacific War
of Okinawa (Japanese: 沖縄戦, Hepburn: Okinawa-sen), codenamed Operation Iceberg, was a major battle of the Pacific War fought on the island of Okinawa by
Battle_of_Okinawa
Archipelago within the Ryukyu Islands
The Okinawa Islands (Japanese: 沖縄諸島 / 沖縄群島, Hepburn: Okinawa Shotō / Okinawa Guntō) are an island group in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, and are the principal
Okinawa_Islands
Japanese prefectural song
of Okinawa Prefecture" (Japanese: 沖縄県民の歌, Hepburn: Okinawa Kenmin no Uta) was adopted on May 15, 1972, upon the United States' return of Okinawa Prefecture
Song_of_Okinawa_Prefecture
The Governor of Okinawa Prefecture (沖縄県知事, Okinawa-ken chiji) is the head of the local government in Okinawa Prefecture. The governor's official residence
List of governors of Okinawa Prefecture
List_of_governors_of_Okinawa_Prefecture
Type of Japanese noodle
Okinawa soba (沖縄そば) is a type of noodle produced in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Okinawa soba is a regional collective trademark of The Okinawa Noodle Manufacturing
Okinawa_soba
Parliament of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
The Okinawa Prefectural Assembly (Japanese: 沖縄県議会, Hepburn: Okinawa-kengikai) is the prefectural parliament of Okinawa. Its 48 members are elected every
Okinawa_Prefectural_Assembly
Archaeology museum in Nishihara, Japan
The Okinawa Prefecture Archaeological Center (沖縄県立埋蔵文化財センター, Okinawa-ken Maizō Bunkazai Sentā) opened in Nishihara, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan in 2000.
Okinawa Prefecture Archaeological Center
Okinawa_Prefecture_Archaeological_Center
Island and region of Japan
Prefecture Kumamoto Prefecture Nagasaki Prefecture Ōita Prefecture Saga Prefecture Southern Kyushu Kagoshima Prefecture Miyazaki Prefecture Okinawa Okinawa
Kyushu
American military command stationed in Japan
Okinawa Prefecture Camp Courtney, Okinawa Prefecture Camp Foster, Okinawa Prefecture Camp Kinser, Okinawa Prefecture Camp Hansen, Okinawa Prefecture Camp
United_States_Forces_Japan
sorts all cities (including towns and villages) in the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa with a population of more than 5,000 according to the 2020 Census
List of cities in Okinawa Prefecture by population
List_of_cities_in_Okinawa_Prefecture_by_population
Yakuza group in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
estimated 300 active members, the Okinawa Kyokuryu-kai is the largest yakuza organization in Okinawa Prefecture. The Okinawa Kyokuryu-kai was formed in 1990
Okinawa-Kyokuryū-kai
Meiji government reorganized the territory as Okinawa Prefecture. During World War II, the Battle of Okinawa caused devastating destruction and loss of life
History_of_the_Ryukyu_Islands
Building in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Okinawa Prefectural Library (沖縄県立図書館, Okinawa Kenritsu Toshokan) opened in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan in 1910. Iha Fuyū was the first director. The
Okinawa_Prefectural_Library
Independence movement in Japan
islands were returned to Japan on 15 May 1972 as the Okinawa Prefecture according to the 1971 Okinawa Reversion Agreement. The US-Japan Security Treaty (ANPO)
Ryukyu_independence_movement
Japanese island chain
Prefecture (the Satsunan Islands, further divided into the Ōsumi, Tokara, and Amami Islands) and Okinawa Prefecture (further divided into the Okinawa
Ryukyu_Islands
Rape of a Japanese girl by US servicemen
The 1995 Okinawa rape incident (Japanese: 沖縄米兵少女暴行事件) occurred on September 4, 1995, when three U.S. servicemen, 22-year-old U.S. Navy Seaman Marcus Dion
1995_Okinawa_rape_incident
Museum and memorial monument in Japan
Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum (沖縄県立平和祈念資料館, Okinawa Kenritsu Heiwa Kinen Shiryōkan) is a museum in Itoman, Okinawa. It was established on June
Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum
Okinawa_Prefectural_Peace_Memorial_Museum
Species of bird
The Okinawa woodpecker (Dendrocopos noguchii) (ノグチゲラ, Noguchigera) is a woodpecker endemic to the Okinawa Prefecture of Japan. Other common names for this
Okinawa_woodpecker
School Okinawa Prefectural Okinawa Prefectural Okinawa Prefectural Kaiho High School Okinawa Prefectural Kitanakagusuku High School Okinawa Prefectural Koza
List_of_high_schools_in_Japan
Agreement between Japan and the United States
and the Daitō Islands (also known as Okinawa Prefecture) to Japan, if the US Armed Forces could occupy Okinawa as well as have access to its facilities
1971 Okinawa Reversion Agreement
1971_Okinawa_Reversion_Agreement
Tamano, Okayama Shibukawa Zoo [ja] Neo Park Okinawa, Nago, Okinawa Okinawa Kodomo Future Zone, Okinawa Kashihara City Insectary Museum, Kashiwara, Osaka
List_of_zoos_in_Japan
City in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Okinawa City (Japanese: 沖縄市, Hepburn: Okinawa-shi; Japanese: [okinawa]) is the second-largest city in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, following Naha, the capital
Okinawa_(city)
Ethnic group indigenous to the Ryukyu Islands
island of Taiwan. In Japan, most Ryukyuans live in the Okinawa Prefecture or Kagoshima Prefecture. They speak the Ryukyuan languages, one of the branches
Ryukyuans
Island within Ryukyu Islands
For public senior high school students may attend schools of the Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education. Kuroshima Lighthouse Puzumari Tower Nakamoto
Kuroshima_(Okinawa)
between the Japanese prefectures of Okinawa and Kagoshima. The northernmost parts of the Ryukyu Islands are within Kagoshima Prefecture. These islands are
List of islands in the Ryukyu Archipelago
List_of_islands_in_the_Ryukyu_Archipelago
Village in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Kunigami and Okinawan: Unna) is a village located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2020, the village had an estimated population
Onna,_Okinawa
District of Naha, Okinawa
annexed and incorporated into Japan as Okinawa prefecture. In 1896, Shuri was made a ward (区, ku) of the new prefectural capital, Naha, though it was made
Shuri,_Okinawa
Dress shirt style from Okinawa, Japan
(かりゆしウェア, kariyushi wear) is a style of dress shirt originating in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Similar to aloha shirts, these shirts are mainly worn in summer
Kariyushi_shirt
Island kingdom in East Asia (1429–1879)
Okinawa Prefecture, and the Ryukyuan monarchy was integrated into the new Japanese nobility. In the 14th century small domains scattered on Okinawa Island
Ryukyu_Kingdom
Commercial airport in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is Japan's sixth busiest airport and the primary air terminal for passengers and cargo traveling to and from Okinawa Prefecture
Naha_Airport
Etymology of Okinawa and Ryukyu
cover some surrounding islands (i.e., Okinawa Islands) and, more importantly, can refer to Okinawa Prefecture, a much larger administrative division
Names_of_Okinawa
City in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Uruma (うるま市, Uruma-shi) is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The modern city of Uruma was established on April 1, 2005, when the cities of Gushikawa
Uruma
Town in Kyushu, Japan
Kadena-chō; Okinawan: Kadina) is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2016, the town had an estimated population of
Kadena,_Okinawa
City in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Ginowan-shi; Okinawan: ジノーン, romanized: Jinōn) is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2024, the city has an estimated population of 100,319
Ginowan,_Okinawa
Building in Naha City, Okinawa, Japan
The Okinawa Prefecture Government Building (Japanese: 沖縄県庁舎, Hepburn: Okinawakenchōsha) is one of the tallest buildings in Naha City, Okinawa, Japan,
Okinawa Prefecture Government Building
Okinawa_Prefecture_Government_Building
This is a list of cities and districts of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan: Ginowan Ishigaki Itoman Miyakojima (Formerly Hirara, Gusukube, Irabu, Shimoji, Ueno)
List of cities and districts of Okinawa Prefecture
List_of_cities_and_districts_of_Okinawa_Prefecture
Village in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
known as Kushijii (後地)) is a village located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It encompasses the island of Iheya. As of October 2016, the
Iheya,_Okinawa
Town in Kyushu, Japan
Kumejima-chō; Okinawan: Kumishima) is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The town consists of the islands of Kume, Ōjima, Ōhajima,
Kumejima,_Okinawa
April 2026. Retrieved 17 April 2026. 沖縄県知事選、投開票は9月13日 告示は8月27日に決定 [Okinawa Prefecture gubernatorial election, voting will be held on September 13, announcement
2026_Japanese_local_elections
Town in Kyushu, Japan
Kunigami and Okinawan: Chin) is a town located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. On 1 October 2020, the town had an estimated population of
Kin,_Okinawa
City in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Hepburn: Miyakojima-shi; Miyako: Myaaku; Okinawan: Naaku) is a city in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, located on the Miyako Islands. As of 2025, the city had a
Miyakojima,_Okinawa
Music associated with the Okinawa Islands or Okinawa Prefecture
to the musical traditions of Okinawa Prefecture, which covers the Miyako and Yaeyama Islands in addition to the Okinawa Islands. It has its roots in the
Okinawan_music
Airport serving Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
is a regional airport located in the Shiraho district of Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The airport is located near the eastern coast of Ishigaki
New_Ishigaki_Airport
Museum in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
The Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum (沖縄県立博物館・美術館, Okinawa Kenritsu Hakubutsukan Bijutsukan), or Okimu for short, is a museum in the most southern
Okinawa_Prefectural_Museum
City in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Urasoe (浦添市, Urasoe-shi; Okinawan: Urashii) is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The neighboring municipalities are Naha to the south, Ginowan
Urasoe,_Okinawa
Japanese football club
in the cities of Tomigusuku and Uruma, which are located in Okinawa Prefecture. Okinawa play in the Japan Football League, Japanese 4th tier of league
Okinawa_SV
Fukushima Prefecture (1951–1968) Ibaraki Prefecture (1966–1991) Ehime Prefecture (1989–1999) Nagasaki Prefecture (1991, unofficial) Okinawa Prefecture (24 April–15
Flags_of_Japanese_prefectures
prefectures being Fukui and Saga. Prefectures with a low TFR are concentrated in eastern or northern Japan. Okinawa prefecture has had the highest birth rate
Aging_of_Japan
City in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Hepburn: Ishigaki-shi; Yaeyama: Isïgaksï, Ishanagzï) is a city in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It includes Ishigaki island and the Senkaku Islands territory
Ishigaki,_Okinawa
Prefecture of Japan
inhabitants in September 2010, the highest ratio in Japan, overtaking Okinawa Prefecture (667 centenarians per million). Total Population in age groups 2007
Shimane_Prefecture
Former railway in Okinawa Prefecture
Okinawa Prefectural Railways (沖縄県営鉄道, Okinawa Ken'ei Tetsudō) was the railway operated by the Okinawa Prefectural Government on Okinawa Island from 1914
Okinawa_Prefectural_Railways
Region with claims of unusual longevity
villages with long-lived population." Suggested blue zones include Okinawa Prefecture in Japan, Nuoro Province in Sardinia, Italy, the Nicoya Peninsula
Blue_zone
The following is a list of dams in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Media related to Dams in Okinawa prefecture at Wikimedia Commons Geographic Names Server
List of dams in Okinawa Prefecture
List_of_dams_in_Okinawa_Prefecture
Ryukyuan guardian lion statue
Tutelary Qilin "Okinawa Shisa Travelogue". Okinawa Prefectural Government. Retrieved 2010-08-09. "Okinawa Shisa Travelogue". Okinawa Prefectural Government
Shisa
Village in Kyushu, Japan
Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Minamidaitōjima is located approximately 360 kilometres (220 mi) east of Okinawa Island. Minamidaitō covers
Minamidaitō,_Okinawa
Government of the Ryukyu Islands from 1950 to 1972
civil administration government in the Ryukyu Islands, Japan (centered on Okinawa Island), replacing the United States Military Government of the Ryukyu
United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands
United_States_Civil_Administration_of_the_Ryukyu_Islands
Stadium in Okinawa, Japan
Okinawa Prefectural Comprehensive Park Athletic Stadium (沖縄県総合運動公園陸上競技場, Okinawa-ken Sōgō Undōkōen Rikujō Kyōgi-jō), a.k.a. Okinawa Athletic Park Stadium
Okinawa_Athletic_Park_Stadium
Town in Kyushu, Japan
is a town located entirely on Yonaguni Island in Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the westernmost municipality in Japan, and is known
Yonaguni,_Okinawa
Village in Kyushu, Japan
romanized: Kitanakagushiku) is a village located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020[update], the village has an estimated
Kitanakagusuku,_Okinawa
United States military facilities in Okinawa Island, Japan
Naval Base Okinawa, now Naval Facility Okinawa, encompasses a number of bases built after the Battle of Okinawa by United States Navy on Okinawa Island,
Naval_Base_Okinawa
7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan
(10 in) The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for Okinawa Prefecture and as waves of 3 m (9.8 ft) were expected, which was later downgraded
2024_Hualien_earthquake
Education agency of Okinawa Prefecture
The Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education (沖縄県教育委員会) is the prefectural education agency of Okinawa Prefecture in Japan. The board oversees municipal
Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education
Okinawa_Prefectural_Board_of_Education
Boneless and fatty cut of meat from the belly of a pig
Pork belly or belly pork is a boneless, fatty primal cut of pork from the belly of a pig. Pork belly is popular in many cuisines, including American, British
Pork_belly
Branch of the Ryukyuan language family
languages spoken in the Amami Islands, Kagoshima Prefecture and the Okinawa Islands, Okinawa Prefecture of southwestern Japan. It is one of two primary
Northern_Ryukyuan_languages
City in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Okinawan: いちゅまん ʔIcuman) is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The city occupies the southern tip of Okinawa Island. As of 1 October 2020, the city
Itoman,_Okinawa
2004 film by Quentin Tarantino
The Bride obtains a sword from the legendary swordsmith Hattori Hanzō in Okinawa. In Tokyo, she defeats a squad of yakuza fighters, the Crazy 88, and assassinates
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Kill_Bill:_The_Whole_Bloody_Affair
Art school in Naha, Japan
Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts (沖縄県立芸術大学, Okinawa Kenritsu Geijutsu Daigaku) is a public university of arts in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts
Okinawa_Prefectural_University_of_Arts
Village on Aguni Island in Okinawa, Japan
Aguni (粟国村, Aguni-son) is a village located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The village occupies the entirety of Aguni Island. As of 2022
Aguni,_Okinawa
Town in Kyushu, Japan
Northern Ryukyuan: きたたん Kitatan) is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2016 the town had an estimated population of
Chatan,_Okinawa
Last King of Ryukyu
the Satsuma Domain specifically, and the annexation of Ryukyu into Okinawa Prefecture. His time as sovereign featured greatly increased interactions with
Shō_Tai
City in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Tomigusuku-shi; Okinawan: トゥミグシク, romanized: Tumigushiku) is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2020, the city has an estimated population
Tomigusuku,_Okinawa
Cuisine of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Okinawan cuisine (Japanese: 沖縄料理, Hepburn: Okinawa ryōri) is the food culture of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The cuisine is also known as Ryukyuan cuisine
Okinawan_cuisine
Village in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Yomitan is located on the western coast of the central part of Okinawa Island. The village is bound
Yomitan
Regional airline of Japan
in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It operates domestic passenger services from the island of Okinawa to other islands of Okinawa Prefecture and the Amami
Ryukyu_Air_Commuter
Governor of Okinawa Prefecture since 2018
served as the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture since 2018. Tamaki was a member of the Okinawa Prefectural Assembly for Okinawa City from 2002 to 2005 and
Denny_Tamaki
Japanese and Okinawan martial art
1609, but was formally annexed to the Empire of Japan in 1879 as Okinawa Prefecture. The Ryukyuan samurai (Okinawan: samurē) who had been the bearers
Karate
Village in Kyushu, Japan
District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The village consists of more than 20 islands approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of the prefectural capital of
Zamami,_Okinawa
Prefectural Assembly elections were held in Okinawa Prefecture on 5 June 2016. The election resulted in victory to the camp supporting Governor Takeshi
2016 Okinawa prefectural election
2016_Okinawa_prefectural_election
Species of pit viper of the Ryukyu Islands of Japan
common names include habu and Kume Shima habu. The term "habu" in Okinawa Prefecture can also refer to the Sakishima habu (Protobothrops elegans) alternately
Protobothrops_flavoviridis
Aquarium in Okinawa, Japan
The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (沖縄美ら海水族館, Okinawa Churaumi Suizokukan), formerly known as the Okinawa Ocean Expo Aquarium, is a public aquarium located
Okinawa_Churaumi_Aquarium
Topics referred to by the same term
related to: Okinawa Island Okinawa Islands Okinawa Prefecture Okinawan language, an endangered language spoken by the people of Okinawa Island Okinawa (disambiguation)
Okinawan
Japanese annexation of the Ryukyu Kingdom
former Ryukyu Kingdom into the Empire of Japan as Okinawa Prefecture (i.e., one of Japan's "home" prefectures) and its decoupling from the Chinese tributary
Ryukyu_Disposition
Former Buddhist temple in the Ryukyu Islands
located in the Shuritonokuracho neighborhood of the city of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It belonged to the Rinzai school sect of Japanese Zen and
Enkaku-ji_(Okinawa)
Prefecture of Japan
the East China Sea to the west, Okinawa Prefecture in the south, Kumamoto Prefecture to the north, and Miyazaki Prefecture to the east, it has 2,632 km (1
Kagoshima_Prefecture
Television station in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
located in Okinawa Prefecture. It is the first commercial broadcaster to operate within Okinawa during the American occupation in the prefecture. In addition
Okinawa_Television
Village in Okinawa, Japan
Kunjan) is a village in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It occupies the north tip of Okinawa Island, with the East China Sea to the west
Kunigami,_Okinawa
Honshu, 10% on Kyushu, 4.1% on Hokkaido, 2.8% on Shikoku, 1.2% in Okinawa Prefecture, and 0.7% on other Japanese islands such as the Nanpō Islands. Japan
Geography_of_Japan
Village in Kyushu, Japan
Okinawan: Tōkashichi) is a village located in the Kerama Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The village is part of Shimajiri District. Tokashiki is known
Tokashiki,_Okinawa
Island within Ryukyu Islands
Tarama-son; Miyako & Okinawan: Tarama) is a village in Miyako District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, consisting of Tarama Island and Minna Island, between Ishigaki
Tarama,_Okinawa
Drinking custom in Miyako Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Otōri (オトーリ, 御通り, おとおり) is a drinking custom in Miyako Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The custom involves one person offering a toast to each of several
Otōri
School Museum Okinawa Peace Hall Okinawa Postal Material Center Okinawa Prefectural Buried Cultural Property Center Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial
List_of_museums_in_Japan
Traditional drink from Japan
Miki is a Japanese drink from Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa Prefecture, areas known for health and longevity. It is based on omiki, a
Miki_(Okinawa)
School in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Okinawa Shogaku High School (沖縄尚学高等学校・附属中学校, Okinawa Shōgaku Kōtō Gakkō Fuzoku Chūgakkō) is a middle school and high school in the Kokuba district of Naha
Okinawa_Shogaku_High_School
Town in Okinawa, Japan
Yunabaru) is a town in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is located at the southern end of Okinawa Island, on the east coast, overlooking
Yonabaru,_Okinawa
Village in Kyushu, Japan
Ginoza-son; Okinawan: Jinuza) is a village located in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of March 2022, the village had a population of 6,227. The
Ginoza,_Okinawa
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Surname or Lastname
German
German : nickname for a swift runner or a timorous person, from Middle High German, Middle Low German hase ‘hare’.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : ornamental name from German Hase ‘hare’.English : from a Middle English nickname, Hase, from Old English hÄs ‘harsh, raucous, or hoarse voice’.Japanese : usually written with characters meaning ‘long valley’; habitational name from a place in Yamato (now Nara prefecture). Listed in the Shinsen shÅjiroku. Some bearers are descended from the Taira clan; they are found mainly in eastern Japan. Also pronounced Nagaya and Nagatani; the original pronunciation was Hatsuse, meaning ‘beginning of the strait’.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Paradise
Boy/Male
Buddhist, Indian
Calm Prefecture
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Ida. There is a place called Ide near Exeter in Devon; the etymology is obscure, perhaps from a pre-English river name; it does not seem to be connected with the surname.North German : variant of Ihde.Japanese : ‘sluice’, ‘spillway’; a topographic name for someone who lived near a dam. Variously written, it originated in Echizen and Kaga (now Fukui and Ishikawa prefectures) and is found mostly in eastern Japan.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Town.Japanese : variously written, usually with characters meaning either ‘sword’ or ‘benefit’ and ‘root’, the latter version being used for the name of the Tone River, which was formerly the boundary between the provinces of Musashi (now TÅkyÅ and Saitama prefecture) and ShimÅsa (now Chiba prefecture), until it was diverted in early modern times to become the northern boundary of Chiba. Some families may have taken their name from the name of the river.
Surname or Lastname
English and German
English and German : from Ida, which is found as both a male and female personal name in English but only as a female name in German. This is of continental Germanic origin and was popular among the Normans, who brought it to England. Its etymology is disputed: it is thought by some to be of the same origin as hild- ‘battle’, ‘strife’; by others to be of the same origin as Old High German idis ‘(wise) woman’, or from Old Norse idh ‘work’, ‘activity’.Japanese : ‘rice paddy by the well’; habitational name from Ida-mura in Musashi (now TÅkyÅ and Saitama prefectures). Variously written and found mostly in eastern Japan and the RyÅ«kyÅ« Islands.
Girl/Female
Native American
Wide awake.
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