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Sawa 三和 – Japanese girl given name
Sawa (三和) is read さわ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 三和, the characters mean: three + harmony. This reading can be written with at least 30 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Sawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三和 | さわ | three + harmony | 11 |
| 五和 | さわ | five + harmony | 12 |
| 小和 | さわ | little + harmony | 11 |
| 三環 | さわ | three + ring | 20 |
| 早和 | さわ | early + harmony | 14 |
| 佐和 | さわ | assistant + harmony | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sawa
Sawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Sawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さわ |
| Katakana | サワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三和 |
Full name examples
- Sawa Yuki (Japanese order: 結城三和, ゆうき さわ)
- Sawa Kono (Japanese order: 河野三和, こうの さわ)
- Sawa Maki (Japanese order: 牧三和, まき さわ)
How to pronounce Sawa
Break it into 2 parts: sa · wa. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written さわ.
Questions about Sawa
What does Sawa mean in Japanese?
Sawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三和, combines these meanings: three + harmony. Other spellings include 五和 (five + harmony), 小和 (little + harmony), 三環 (three + ring).
How do you write Sawa in kanji?
The most common way is 三和 (さわ). It can also be written 五和, 小和, 三環, 早和, 佐和.
How do you write Sawa in katakana?
Sawa is サワ in katakana and さわ in hiragana.
Is Sawa a boy or girl name?
Sawa is mostly used for girls.
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