Takani

Takani is a Japanese surname and place name. It is used in various contexts and does not have a single fixed meaning, because it can be written with different kanji. The most common factor is that many Japanese toponyms and family names are formed from words denoting natural features or landscape elements; consequently, Takani can be associated with elements such as valley, hill, stream, or other geographical features, depending on the characters chosen. The pronunciation is typically Takani in standard Japanese reading, though actual readings can differ in individual names.

As a surname, Takani is borne by people of Japanese origin and may be found in countries with Japanese diaspora. In onomastic sources, it appears in historical and contemporary records, often without a single dominant lineage.

As a toponym, Takani may appear in local place names within Japan or in communities abroad established with Japanese influence. In some cases, it may designate a district, neighborhood, or geographical feature within a municipality.

In popular culture and fiction, Takani is sometimes used as a surname or place name to evoke a Japanese setting.