There are various theories regarding the shinmei (name of god), 'Kuninotokotachi,' such as the theory claiming that it describes the appearance of a national toko (alcove, foundation, earth), or that it indicates that the nation will remain standing forever.
神名の「クニノトコタチ」は、国の床（とこ、土台、大地）の出現を表すとする説や、国が永久に立ち続けるの意とする説など、諸説ある。