Type Surname (from location)
Usage Japanese
Scripts 大城(Japanese Kanji) おおしろ(Japanese Hiragana)
Pronounced Pron. O-SHEE-RO  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From Japanese (ō) meaning "big, great" and (shiro) meaning "castle". It is especially common on Okinawa.

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Entry updated April 23, 2024