It is also called "Hichigo-Genji" because it is said that this book was written by seven people: the Emperor Godaigo, Takauji ASHIKAGA, Tameaki NIJO, Keiun, Joben, Kenko YOSHIDA, and Tona.
後醍醐天皇、足利尊氏、二条為明、慶雲、浄弁、吉田兼好、頓阿の七人の筆になるとされることから『七毫源氏』とも呼ばれる。