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山田
Yamada
やまだ

Meaning

Mountain rice field

Writing

Kanji: 山田  ·  Hiragana: やまだ  ·  Romaji: Yamada

Rank

#12 most common surname in Japan

Regional Origin

Nationwide

Notable Bearers

Yamada Nagamasa

Element

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

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