This is the 7823rd most frequent Japanese word.
和也
"和也" is a Japanese given name meaning "harmony" (和) and "also" or "to be" (也).
Here, '和也' is again a proper noun, specifying the name of an individual and identifying them among other friends.
彼の友人の和也はとても親切です。
His friend Kazuya is very kind.
In this sentence, '和也' is used as a proper noun, representing a person's name, which is common in naming conventions in Japanese culture.
和也はサッカーをするのが好きです。
Kazuya likes playing soccer.
In this instance, '和也' is used to attribute actions or decisions to the named individual, showing their involvement in the context.