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Kawaii

kah-WAH-ee

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Japanese

Total Births

45

Peak Year

#7 in 2005

First Recorded

2005

Style

Cute & Playful, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Japanese for 'cute', 'lovable', or 'adorable'. It's a modern name associated with Japanese pop culture.

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Gender Split

Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Personality Traits

CharmingJoyfulPlayfulCreative

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