indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Political Subdivision
Usage Japanese
Scripts 周防, 周芳(Japanese Kanji) すおう(Japanese Hiragana) スオウ(Japanese Katakana)
Other Forms FormsSuo, Suou
Meaning & History
Shifted from earlier Suhau (Sufau) or Suha (Sufa) (first written as 周芳), belonging to an old province which corresponds to the eastern part of modern Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Individually, 周 and 防 mean "circumference" and "defence, protection."
Individually, 周 and 防 mean "circumference" and "defence, protection."