This is the 9396th most frequent Japanese word.
祥
"祥" means "auspicious" or "good omen."
Here, "祥" is used in a proper noun, potentially to convey a meaning of auspiciousness or goodwill in the village's name.
この村の名前は祥村です。
The name of this village is Shou Village.
In this sentence, "祥" conveys a meaning related to auspiciousness or good fortune.
神社で祥を祈る人々が多いです。
Many people pray for good fortune at the shrine.
Here, "祥" is part of an expression suggesting peaceful and harmonious qualities.