Yagami

Yagami is a Japanese surname. It is most famously associated with the main character Light Yagami in the manga and anime series Death Note.

The name Yagami (八神) can be broken down into two kanji characters: "Ya" (八), meaning "eight," and "Kami" (神), meaning "god" or "spirit." While the individual characters hold these meanings, the surname Yagami itself does not directly translate to "eight gods" or any literal combination of the individual meanings. Surnames in Japan often have historical and geographical origins, and their meanings are not always directly derived from the literal interpretations of the kanji used.

The surname Yagami, while not extremely common, is found in various parts of Japan. The distribution and frequency of the name can be explored through surname databases and genealogical research.