Meaning

Upper river

Writing

Kanji: 川上  ·  Hiragana: かわかみ  ·  Romaji: Kawakami

Rank

#178 most common surname in Japan

Regional Origin

Nationwide

Notable Bearers

Kawakami Otojiro

Element

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

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