Sakagami - Japanese Last Names

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Sakagami

/sa.ka.ɡa.mi/

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Moderate

Meaning

Barrier or slope barrier

Represents protection, separation, or a boundary between spaces, often symbolizing transition or division in both physical and metaphorical senses.

Symbolism

Embodies the idea of thresholds and guardianship, suggesting strength in boundaries and the significance of place in identity.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'saka' (slope, hill) and 'gami' or 'kami' (barrier, divine), though commonly interpreted as 'sakai' (boundary) with phonetic variation; the name likely originated as a locational surname for someone living near a hillside barrier or borderland.

Style & Origin

traditional

nature inspired

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Sakagami is a family name rooted in regional geography and reflects the cultur

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