Sawa
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- Name
- Sawa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Sawa is a Japanese first name that is predominantly used for girls, but can also be given to boys. Its meanings include 'the invigorating one', 'the flourishing peace', 'the light tranquility', and 'the circle in the sand'.
What does the name Sawa mean?
Sawa is a Japanese girl's name that can also be used for boys. The meanings range from 'the invigorating one' to 'the flourishing peace' and 'the light tranquility', as well as 'the circle in the sand'. The name has its roots in Japanese and derives from the term sawa (爽), which means 'refreshing', 'cheerful', and 'invigorating'. Additionally, the name consists of various elements. The first part, sa, can mean: sa (咲) to bloom, to flourish; sa (冴) clarity, tranquility; sa (佐) assistant, help, support; sa (砂) sand. The second part, wa, stands for: wa (和) harmony, peace, unity; wa (羽) feather, wing; wa (杷) pole, stake, support; wa (環) ring, circle.
Where does the name Sawa come from?
Sawa is a first name of Japanese origin that is used for both women and men and carries the meaning 'the invigorating one'. The word origins in Japanese include sawa (爽), which means 'refreshing', 'cheerful', and 'invigorating', as well as various meanings of the element sa: sa (咲) for to bloom, to flourish; sa (冴) for clarity, tranquility; sa (佐) for assistant, help, support; sa (砂) for sand. The component wa means: wa (和) for harmony, peace, unity; wa (羽) for feather, wing; wa (杷) for pole, stake, support; wa (環) for ring, circle.
How do you pronounce Sawa?
Sawa is pronounced like 'Sah-wah'.
Popularity
In Germany, Sawa is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most common female first names. The best ranking was achieved in 2010 with 1,573rd place. In the last ten years, Sawa has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,818th.
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Famous people
- Sawa (character) (film character from Kite)
- Sawa Suicide (model from America)
- Sawa Suzuki (actress from the USA)
Frequently asked questions about the name Sawa
What is the origin of the name Sawa?
Sawa is a Japanese first name that can be used for both girls and boys. It has its roots in Japanese and is associated with the concepts of refreshment and invigoration.
What meanings does the name Sawa have?
The meanings of Sawa range from 'the invigorating one' to 'the flourishing peace' to 'the light tranquility'. The name consists of various elements that each evoke different positive associations.
How popular is the name Sawa?
The popularity of the name Sawa varies by region and culture. In Japan, the name is relatively common, while it is less widespread in other countries. Nevertheless, it is gaining increasing international attention.