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Hayashi
はやし

Meaning

Forest

Writing

Kanji: 林  ·  Hiragana: はやし  ·  Romaji: Hayashi

Rank

#17 most common surname in Japan

Regional Origin

Nationwide

Notable Bearers

Hayashi Fumiko

Element

This surname belongs to the nature category, reflecting traditional Japanese naming patterns inspired by the natural world.

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