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Kawai

kah-WAH-ee

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Japanese

Total Births

105

Peak Year

#16 in 2020

First Recorded

2008

Style

Cute & Playful

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Japanese name, meaning 'cute,' 'adorable,' or 'pretty'. It conveys a sense of charm.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

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Personality Traits

CharmingKindSociableCreative

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