Matsue
Japanese · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Matsue
Matsue (松江) is a Japanese name composed of the characters 松 (matsu, meaning "pine tree") and 江 (e, meaning "river" or "inlet"), literally translating to "pine river." The name has Sino-Japanese linguistic roots, with both kanji derived from Chinese characters.
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Etymology
Matsue (松江) is a Japanese name composed of the characters 松 (matsu, meaning "pine tree") and 江 (e, meaning "river" or "inlet"), literally translating to "pine river." The name has Sino-Japanese linguistic roots, with both kanji derived from Chinese characters.
Matsue is primarily used in Japanese culture and has historical significance as the name of a castle town and city in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, founded in 1607 during the Edo period. The name is not associated with any particular religion but reflects traditional Japanese naming conventions that often incorporate natural elements.
Matsue currently ranks #2,800 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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