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Kaew

Kaew is a term in the Thai language that functions as both a common noun and a personal name. As a noun, แก้ว means glass, crystal, or gem, and it appears in everyday language to denote glassware, gemstones, or other transparent, valuable objects. In cultural contexts, the term is associated with clarity, beauty, and value and is used in poetry and symbolism as a metaphor for preciousness.

As a given name, Kaew is predominantly feminine and is commonly used in Thailand either as a

Transliteration of the Thai word แก้ว varies; common renderings include Kaew and Kaeo, depending on the romanization

See also: Thai language; Thai given names; แก้ว.

standalone
name
or
as
part
of
longer
compound
names.
The
name
carries
the
positive
associations
of
the
material
it
denotes,
such
as
brightness
and
elegance,
and
reflects
a
broader
Thai
naming
practice
that
draws
on
natural
imagery
and
everyday
objects.
system.
The
name
is
also
encountered
among
Thai
communities
abroad,
where
it
functions
as
a
recognizable
cultural
identifier.