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菅原
Sugawara
すがわらの

Meaning

Sedge grass plain

Writing

Kanji: 菅原  ·  Hiragana: すがわらの  ·  Romaji: Sugawara

Rank

#71 most common surname in Japan

Regional Origin

Northern japan

Notable Bearers

Sugawara no Michizane

Element

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

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