Yamagami

Hiragana:やまがみ
Katakana:ヤマガミ
Households:aprx. 7,000
English transcription:Yamagami

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji choices for "Yamagami," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.

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山上- Yamagami -

Common Nature

山 means "mountain."

Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.
Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.

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上 means "up, above, top."

Going up - Moving from a lower place to a higher place.
High position - Having a high position, value, age, etc.
Before - In terms of time, order, or flow of things.
Offer - To give or present something.
Ascend - To go to the center.
Landlady - A woman who is the wife of a person or the mistress of a house.

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Households: aprx. 7,000

山神- Yamagami -

Nature

山 means "mountain."

Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.
Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.

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神 means "god, deity."

God - The divine being, the creator of all things.
Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.
Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.
Heart - The innermost part of a person.
Excellence - The highest level of achievement.
Preciousness - Something of great value.

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Households: aprx. 700

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