| Pronunciation | [ha̠ja̠ɕi] |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Japanese |
| Meaning | woods |
| Region of origin | Japan |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Kobayashi Lin Im |
Hayashi (林, literally "woods"), is the 19th most common Japanese surname. It shares the same character as the Chinese surname Lin and the Korean surname Im.