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Japanese girl(female) nameSyouwa
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:しょうわ
  • Katakanatip:ショウワ
  • English Syllablestip:syou-wa (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:syo-u-wa (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Showa, Syowa, Shouwa, Syouwa, Syōwa
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shouchan(しょうちゃん)Click to speech しょうちゃんWachan( わちゃん)Click to speech  わちゃんShouwachan( しょうわちゃん)Click to speech  しょうわちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Syouwa."

Introduction to how Japanese names work

称和- Syouwa -

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means "to praise, to name, to weigh."

  • To Match - To Suit; to be balanced.

  • To Name - To Call; to title; appellation.

  • Fit - To fit or be compatible with something.

  • Measure - To measure the amount or weight of something.

  • Praise, Honor - To praise or honor someone.

  • Recite, Name - To recite or name something.

  • Scale - Balance; a tool for measuring weight.

Name ideas examples

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

  • To Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

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

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Praise, Honor - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.

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

  • Scale - Scales represent balance, measurement, and fair judgment. May your child keep their life in balance and judge fairly.

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.

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