Ii
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Name — A Japanese surname.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 井伊 (Ii).
Full origin of Ii →Frequently asked questions
What does “Ii” mean?
The word “Ii” means a Japanese surname.
How do you use “Ii” in a sentence?
Here is “Ii” used in a sentence: “Ii is a short but distinct Japanese family name.”
What part of speech is “Ii”?
“Ii” is a name.
Is “Ii” a common word?
“Ii” is a very common word in modern English.
Is 'Ii' really a Japanese surname?
Yes. Ii is a genuine Japanese family name, most famously borne by the Ii clan, a prominent samurai house of feudal Japan. Though it looks unusual in English, just two letters, it is an established surname rather than a typo or an abbreviation.
Who is the most famous person named Ii?
The Ii clan produced several notable figures. Ii Naomasa was one of Tokugawa Ieyasu's leading generals, and Ii Naosuke served as a chief minister who helped open Japan to foreign trade in the 1850s. The name remains closely linked to Japan's samurai history.