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加藤
Kato
かとう

Meaning

Increasing wisteria

Writing

Kanji: 加藤  ·  Hiragana: かとう  ·  Romaji: Kato

Rank

#10 most common surname in Japan

Regional Origin

Central japan

Notable Bearers

Kato Seishi

Element

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

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