TheNameDBTokugawa
MasculineMeaning
Virtue river or river of virtue.
Etymology
Derived from Japanese elements 'toku' meaning 'virtue' or 'benefit' and 'gawa' meaning 'river.' The name is primarily known as the surname of the famous shogunate dynasty that ruled Japan.
About the Name Tokugawa
Tokugawa is primarily known as a Japanese surname associated with the powerful Tokugawa shogunate that ruled Japan for over 250 years. While occasionally used as a given name, it is more commonly recognized as a historical family name.