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Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Wealth; Large rice paddy

Ota is generally considered to be a shorter alternative to the German masculine name Otto. By association, Ota shares its meaning of “wealth.” However, in Japanese, Ota literally translates to “large rice paddy,” and is a surname given to people belonging to a samurai clan known by the same moniker. If your little samurai claims ancestry to this proud tribe, you are welcome to bestow this name on them. It can surely foster a love for their heritage and history.