Heian-Era Japanese Names
Names and surnames tagged to the refined court culture of the Heian period, spanning Heian (794–1185).
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藤原
Fujiwara · ふじわら
Wisteria field — an ancient noble clan Heian
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姫
Hime · ひめ
Princess Heian
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伊藤
Itō · いとう
Of the wisteria clan Heian
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加藤
Katō · かとう
Adding to the wisteria clan Heian
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源
Minamoto · みなもと
Origin, source — a famed samurai clan Heian
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佐藤
Satō · さとう
Helper of the wisteria clan Heian
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平
Taira · たいら
Flat, peaceful — a famed samurai clan Heian