Kandá

form · Latin script

Kandá is a name written in the Latin script. Recorded meaning: from a coiiunon place name throughout Japan meaning ‘divine rice paddy’; also pronounced Kamita and Koda.

Meaning & origin

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from a coiiunon place name throughout Japan meaning ‘divine rice paddy’; also pronounced Kamita and Koda. The more prominent families of this name are descended either from the notorious 10th-century rebel Taira no Masakado, or from the Minamoto clan through the Matsuura family.

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Evidence

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No register attests this spelling yet

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kandá mean, and where does it come from?
from a coiiunon place name throughout Japan meaning ‘divine rice paddy’; also pronounced Kamita and Koda. Recorded by Dictionary of American Family Names and Digital Pāḷi Dictionary.

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Cite this page Mondonomo, “Kandá”. Data snapshot 2026-10-13.

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