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Sadako

Sah-DAH-ko

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Japanese

Total Births

349

Peak Year

#25 in 1924

First Recorded

1913

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Sadako is a Japanese name meaning 'honest child' or 'pure child'. It carries connotations of innocence and integrity.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Sadako Sasaki

    Hiroshima atomic bomb victim, peace symbol

Personality Traits

HonestPurePeacefulKind

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