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Sōgen

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Sōgen
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameJapanese
MeaningDifferent meanings depending on the kanji used

Sōgen, Sogen or Sougen (written: 宗現, 宗源 or 曹玄) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:

  • Sōgen Asahina (朝比奈 宗源, 1891–1979), Japanese Zen Buddhist
  • Sogen Kato (加藤 宗現, 1899 – c. 1978)
  • Omori Sogen (大森 曹玄, 1904–1994), Japanese Zen Buddhist