Handa
Japanese · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Handa
Handa is a surname of Japanese origin meaning "half field" or "mid-field," derived from the kanji characters "han" (半, half) and "da/ta" (田, field).
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Etymology
Handa is a surname of Japanese origin meaning "half field" or "mid-field," derived from the kanji characters "han" (半, half) and "da/ta" (田, field). It is primarily used in Japan and among Japanese diaspora communities, with historical presence as a regional surname in various prefectures.
Handa currently ranks #2,391 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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