Globally, สว่า (Sawa 
, สว่า) is a common epicene forename. The forename สว่า is characteristic of Japan, where it is quite a rare feminine name, Cameroon, where it is quite a rare male name, and Nigeria, where it is quite a rare largely masculine, but uncommonly girly name. In absolute terms, it is the most numerous in Japan, India, and Nigeria. Also, สว่า is the last name as well as the forename.