Meaning of Kawai
The water; Coming from water; Flower; Love
Kawai is a versatile name of multicultural origin, often used as a surname. This unisex name stems from the words ‘ka’ and ‘wai,’ meaning ‘water.’ Therefore, Kawai simply means ‘the water’ in Hawaiian. In Japanese, this name originates from the combination of ‘kawa,’ ‘wa,’ and ‘i,’ meaning ‘flower or passable,’ ‘peace or harmony,’ and ‘affection, love, or thoughts,’ respectively. In this context, the name could mean ‘lovely flower’ or ‘harmonious thoughts.’ However, these meanings can vary based on the kanji characters used to spell the name. Kawai is pronounced as ka-VIE in Hawaiian and KAH-WAH-EE in Japanese.
Numerology of Kawai
The Humanitarian
Compassionate, generous, and wise. Names with this number carry universal love, selflessness, and spiritual completion.
| Letter | K | A | W | A | I | Sum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 18 |
18 → 1 + 8 = 9
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