Kawa is a surname with multiple origins. Notable people with this surname include:

Cosei Kawa, Japanese illustrator Dooz Kawa (1984 or 1985–2025), French rapper Florence Kawa (1912–2008), American artist Franciszek Kawa (1901–1985), Polish skier Jakub Kawa (born 1988), Polish footballer Joanna Marszałek-Kawa, Polish lawyer Katarzyna Kawa (born 1992), Polish tennis player Marek Kawa (born 1975), Polish politician Sebastian Kawa (born 1972), Polish glider pilot

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