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Meaning & History
Akabane is a Japanese surname composed of the kanji characters 赤 (aka) meaning "red" and 羽 (hane) meaning "feather". The name literally translates to "red feather".
Geographic Connection
The surname Akabane is most prominently associated with a neighborhood in Kita ward, Tokyo prefecture, Japan. This area, also called Akabane, is a well-known residential and commercial district in northern Tokyo. The place name likely predates the surname and may have originated from geographical features or historical events linked to red feathers or colors in the landscape.
- Meaning: "Red feather"
- Origin: Japanese
- Type: Surname
- Usage regions: Japan, particularly Tokyo
Sources: Wiktionary — Akabane