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Taka Takanashi

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Personal Details

Given Name
Taka
Surname
Takanashi

The Name Taka

Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Hawk or tall.
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The Takanashi Surname

Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Composed of 'taka' (hawk or high) and 'nashi' (pear), literally meaning 'hawk pear' or 'high pear.'
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Source

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