The baby name Maeda is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "migh-duh".
Maeda is Japanese in Origin.
Maeda is a Japanese surname that means "front rice paddy" or "front field." It is a common surname in Japan, with many notable individuals bearing the name, including Toshiie Maeda, a famous samurai warrior during the Sengoku period. The name is also associated with the Maeda clan, a powerful feudal clan that ruled over the Kaga Domain in present-day Ishikawa Prefecture.
The name Maeda is typically used as a surname and is not commonly used as a given name. It is a unisex name, meaning it can be used for both boys and girls. The pronunciation of Maeda is "mah-eh-dah" with the emphasis on the second syllable. The name is written in Japanese as 前田, with the first character meaning "front" and the second character meaning "rice paddy" or "field."
The origin of the name Maeda can be traced back to the feudal era in Japan when surnames were first introduced. It is believed that the name originated from the location of a family's residence, with the first character "mae" meaning "front" and the second character "da" meaning "rice paddy" or "field." Over time, the name became associated with the Maeda clan, who were known for their military prowess and political influence. Today, the name Maeda is still commonly used in Japan and has spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.
Maeda has the following similar or variant Names
- Maida |
- Mayeda |
- Maider |
- Maedah |
- Maedha |
- Maedea |
- Maedie |
- Maedey |
- Maedee