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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameSowa
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:そわ
  • Katakanatip:ソワ
  • English Syllablestip:so-wa (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:so-wa (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Sowa
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Sowachan(そわちゃん)Click to speech そわちゃんWacchi(わっち)Click to speech わっちSowarin(そわりん)Click to speech そわりん

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 nameSowa

Kanji Names & Meanings - 6 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 "Sowa," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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爽羽- Sowa -

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means "clear, refreshing, to differ."

Name ideas examples

  • Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

  • Refreshing - Refreshing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in refreshing with purpose and skill.

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

  • Different, Divergent - Difference represents uniqueness, diversity, and the richness of variety. May your child celebrate differences, finding richness in life's variety.

means "feather, bird, ornament."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Counter for Birds - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.

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

  • Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.

  • Numeral - Being numeral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be numeral, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.

想羽- Sowa -

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means "think, thought, miss."

Name ideas examples

  • Think - Thinking represents reflection, reason, and mental engagement. May your child think deeply and clearly about important matters.

  • Thought - Thought - An Idea; a concept - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thought throughout life.

  • Miss - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Consider - Consider represents a role or one who acts with purpose. May your child be a worthy consider when called to that role.

  • Contemplate - Thinking and philosophy guide humanity toward truth and understanding. May your child think deeply and seek wisdom throughout life.

means "feather, bird, ornament."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Counter for Birds - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.

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

  • Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.

  • Numeral - Being numeral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be numeral, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.

曽和- Sowa -

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means "once, to layer, to increase."

  • Once - Previously; formerly; in the past.

  • To Layer - To Pile Up; to accumulate repeatedly.

  • To Increase - Used to describe something that is increasing or growing.

  • An Exclamatory Particle - Expressing surprise or emphasis.

  • In Other Words - Used to express the meaning of "on the other hand", "what", "really", etc.

  • Multiple Layers - Describes something that is layered or has multiple layers.

Name ideas examples

  • Once - Once represents the precious uniqueness of each moment and opportunity. May your child recognize and seize unique opportunities as they arise.

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

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

  • An Exclamatory Particle - An Exclamatory Particle - Expressing surprise or emphasis - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of an exclamatory particle throughout life.

  • In Other Words - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

  • Multiple Layers - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

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.

楚和- Sowa -

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means "chaste tree, thorn bush, whip."

Name ideas examples

  • Chaste Tree - The chaste tree represents purity, medicinal healing, and gentle strength. May your child possess gentle virtue.

  • Thorn Bush - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

  • Whip - Whip - A rod used for punishment - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of whip throughout life.

  • Straight Branch - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.

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.

蒼和- Sowa -

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means "blue, verdant, pale."

Name ideas examples

  • Blue - Blue represents the sky and sea, symbolizing depth, trust, and infinite possibility. May your child have blue's depth and trustworthiness, vast as the sky and sea.

  • Verdant - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Pale - Pale - Aged Appearance; having grey mixed in - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pale throughout life.

  • Aging - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

  • Thrive - Being thrive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be thrive, letting this quality guide their path.

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.

爽令亜- Sowa -

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means "clear, refreshing, to differ."

Name ideas examples

  • Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

  • Refreshing - Refreshing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in refreshing with purpose and skill.

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

  • Different, Divergent - Difference represents uniqueness, diversity, and the richness of variety. May your child celebrate differences, finding richness in life's variety.

means "order, law, good."

Name ideas examples

  • Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.

  • Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.

  • Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

  • Chief - Chief - A leader or commander - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

  • Command - Command represents authority, decisiveness, and the ability to direct others. May your child command with wisdom, directing others toward good.

  • Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

means "sub-, asia, second."

  • Sub- - Secondary; of lesser rank.

  • Asia - The Asian continent.

  • Second - Following the first.

  • Low Oxidation - A compound with a low degree of oxidation.

  • Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.

  • Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.

  • Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.

  • Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.

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