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Toyota was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda. However the name for the company was changed to "Toyota" from his family name "Toyoda." Reasons given for the change include:

  • The name sounded better
  • The new name required eight-strokes to write in Japanese calligraphy. Eight is associated with wealth and good fortune.
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