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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameMatsuwa
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:まつわ
  • Katakanatip:マツワ
  • English Syllablestip:ma-tsu-wa (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ma-tsu-wa (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Matsuwa
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Macchan(まっちゃん)Click to speech まっちゃんTsuwako( つわこ)Click to speech  つわこMatsuri( まつり)Click to speech  まつり

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameMatsuwa

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Matsuwa," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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茉倭- Matsuwa -

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means "jasmine, fragrant."

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  • Jasmine - Jasmine symbolizes grace, elegance, and the sweet fragrance of virtue. Its white blossoms represent purity and auspiciousness. May your child spread the gentle fragrance of jasmine, bringing sweetness to all they meet.

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Fragrance - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a sweet fragrance wherever they go.

means "winding, japan."

  • Winding - Curving and continuing far.

  • Japan - The old Chinese term for Japan and Japanese people.

Name ideas examples

  • Winding - Wind represents change, freedom, and the invisible forces that shape our lives. May your child move through the world with the wind's freedom, refreshing all they encounter.

  • Japan - Japan represents the Land of the Rising Sun, harmony with nature, and refined aesthetics. May your child embody Japanese values of harmony, respect, and attention to beauty.

茉和- Matsuwa -

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means "jasmine, fragrant."

Name ideas examples

  • Jasmine - Jasmine symbolizes grace, elegance, and the sweet fragrance of virtue. Its white blossoms represent purity and auspiciousness. May your child spread the gentle fragrance of jasmine, bringing sweetness to all they meet.

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Fragrance - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a sweet fragrance wherever they go.

means "harmony, japanese, gentle."

Name ideas examples

  • Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.

  • Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.

  • Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

  • Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

  • Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.

茉環- Matsuwa -

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means "jasmine, fragrant."

Name ideas examples

  • Jasmine - Jasmine symbolizes grace, elegance, and the sweet fragrance of virtue. Its white blossoms represent purity and auspiciousness. May your child spread the gentle fragrance of jasmine, bringing sweetness to all they meet.

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Fragrance - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a sweet fragrance wherever they go.

means "ring, circle, to surround."

  • Ring - A ring-shaped jade ornament.

  • Circle - Something in the shape of a ring.

  • To Surround - To Encircle; to go around; to revolve.

  • Encompass - To encompass or encompass something.

  • Revolve - To move in a circle or orbit.

Name ideas examples

  • Ring - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Circle - Circles represent completeness, unity, and the Japanese concept of 円 (en) - connection and harmony. May your child's life be complete and harmonious, full of meaningful connections.

  • To Surround - The act of surround represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child surround with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Encompass - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Revolve - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.

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