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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameTomowa
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:ともわ
  • Katakanatip:トモワ
  • English Syllablestip:to-mo-wa (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:to-mo-wa (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Tomowa
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Tomochan(ともちゃん)Click to speech ともちゃんWachan( わちゃん)Click to speech  わちゃんTocchan( とっちゃん)Click to speech  とっちゃん

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

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 "Tomowa," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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巴我- Tomowa -

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means "tomoe, spiral, serpent."

  • Tomoe - A swirling, comma-shaped pattern.

  • Spiral - A coiling, circular shape.

  • Serpent - A mythical giant snake.

  • Pattern - A pattern drawn on a bow (a tool to prevent the left elbow from touching the string when shooting a bow).

  • Place Name - An area centered around the current Chongqing City in Sichuan Province.

  • Swirl - A shape resembling a swirl.

Name ideas examples

  • Tomoe - Tomoe - A swirling, comma-shaped pattern - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tomoe throughout life.

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

  • Serpent - Serpent - A mythical giant snake - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of serpent throughout life.

  • Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

  • Place 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.

  • Swirl - Swirl - A shape resembling a swirl - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of swirl throughout life.

means "self, stubborn."

Name ideas examples

  • Self - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Stubborn - Stubborn - Willful; obstinate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stubborn throughout life.

  • I - I - The Self; oneself - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of i throughout life.

巴環- Tomowa -

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means "tomoe, spiral, serpent."

  • Tomoe - A swirling, comma-shaped pattern.

  • Spiral - A coiling, circular shape.

  • Serpent - A mythical giant snake.

  • Pattern - A pattern drawn on a bow (a tool to prevent the left elbow from touching the string when shooting a bow).

  • Place Name - An area centered around the current Chongqing City in Sichuan Province.

  • Swirl - A shape resembling a swirl.

Name ideas examples

  • Tomoe - Tomoe - A swirling, comma-shaped pattern - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tomoe throughout life.

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

  • Serpent - Serpent - A mythical giant snake - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of serpent throughout life.

  • Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

  • Place 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.

  • Swirl - Swirl - A shape resembling a swirl - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of swirl throughout life.

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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