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Japanese boy(male) nameSawao
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:さわお
  • Katakanatip:サワオ
  • English Syllablestip:sa-wa-o (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:sa-wa-o (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Sawao
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Sawachan(さわちゃん)Click to speech さわちゃんOsawakun( おさわくん)Click to speech  おさわくんSawakun( さわくん)Click to speech  さわくん

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Sawao," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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澤男- Sawao -

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means "marsh, luster, moisten."

Name ideas examples

  • Marsh - Marshes represent fertility, transition zones, and hidden richness. May your child find richness even in unclear situations.

  • Luster - Luster represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the luster's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Moisten - Moisten - To Wet; to dampen; to bless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of moisten throughout life.

  • Grace - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.

means "man, son, vigorous person."

Name ideas examples

  • Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.

  • Manly Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

  • Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.

  • Vigorous Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

真波- Sawao -

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means "true, truth, pure."

Name ideas examples

  • True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.

  • Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.

  • Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.

means "wave, surge, spread."

Name ideas examples

  • Wave - Waves symbolize momentum, the rhythm of life, and the power of continuous effort. May your child ride life's waves with skill, turning challenges into forward momentum.

  • Surge - Surge - A rising and falling motion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of surge throughout life.

  • Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.

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