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Sawako 多子 – Japanese girl given name
Sawako (多子) is read さわこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 多子, the characters mean: many + child. This reading can be written with at least 35 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Sawako in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 多子 | さわこ | many + child | 9 |
| 沢子 | さわこ | swamp + child | 10 |
| 沢湖 | さわこ | swamp + lake | 19 |
| 皐子 | さわこ | swamp + child | 14 |
| 爽子 | さわこ | refreshing + child | 14 |
| 澤子 | さわこ | swamp + child | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sawako
Sawako in different scripts
| Romaji | Sawako |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さわこ |
| Katakana | サワコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 多子 |
Full name examples
- Sawako Yuki (Japanese order: 結城多子, ゆうき さわこ)
- Sawako Kono (Japanese order: 河野多子, こうの さわこ)
- Sawako Maki (Japanese order: 牧多子, まき さわこ)
How to pronounce Sawako
Break it into 3 parts: sa · wa · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written さわこ.
Questions about Sawako
What does Sawako mean in Japanese?
Sawako has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 多子, combines these meanings: many + child. Other spellings include 沢子 (swamp + child), 沢湖 (swamp + lake), 皐子 (swamp + child).
How do you write Sawako in kanji?
The most common way is 多子 (さわこ). It can also be written 沢子, 沢湖, 皐子, 爽子, 澤子.
How do you write Sawako in katakana?
Sawako is サワコ in katakana and さわこ in hiragana.
Is Sawako a boy or girl name?
Sawako is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.