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Meaning & History
From Japanese 沢 (sawa) meaning "a mountain stream, swamp; marsh; wetlands" combined with 男 (o) meaning "male". Other kanji combinations are possible. Famous bearers are Sawao Yamanaka, a member of the Japanese alternative rock band "The Pillows" and Sawao Kato, a retired Japanese gymnast and one of the most successful Olympic athletes of all time.