Submitted Surname Revision History

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3/9/2020, 1:07 AM Mike C
2/16/2020, 4:03 PM m4yb3_daijirou
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2/15/2020, 5:38 AM ukiiyo

Name Ukiyo
Type Surname
Usage Japanese (Rare)
Scripts 浮世 (kanji), うきよ (hiragana), ウキヨ (katakana)
Pronounced Pron. OO-KYEE-YO
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

From 浮世 (ukiyo) meaning "fleeting life, floating world​," referring to the urban lifestyle, especially the pleasure-seeking aspects, of Edo period (1603-1868) Japan.

This surname is very rarely used.
Added 2/15/2020 by ukiiyo