Sugawara - Japanese Last Names

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Sugawara

/suːɡaˈwɑːrə/

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Moderate

Meaning

Bamboo meadow or reed plain

Represents humility, resilience, and natural beauty; bamboo symbolizes flexibility and strength in adversity.

Symbolism

Embodies endurance, scholarly pursuit, and cultural refinement; linked to nature's quiet strength and intellectual legacy.

Etymology: Derived from 'suga' (菅), meaning 'miscanthus grass' or 'reed,' and 'wara' (原), meaning 'meadow' or 'plain'; literally 'reed meadow,' often referring to a geographical feature where reeds grow abundantly.

Style & Origin

traditional

literary

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Sugawara is a historical family name associated with the aristocratic and scho

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