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Sadako

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Sadako is a girl’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “Sadako is a Japanese name meaning 'honest child' or 'pure child'. It carries connotations of innocence and integrity.”, and peaked in popularity in 1924.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginJapanese

What Sadako Means

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

The Story of Sadako

This name resonates with a profound purity, an honest heart that shines with an inner peace.

Sadako is a tender Japanese name, carrying the meanings 'honest child' or 'pure child.' Its origins are steeped in a culture that values integrity and a serene spirit. The name's journey is one of quiet dignity and unwavering virtue, embodying a deep sense of innocence and truth.

Whispering Sadako to your little one will feel like acknowledging a deep, inherent goodness. The name has a quiet strength, a profound purity that you already sense in her gentle presence. As you write Sadako on the hospital blanket, you’ll feel the gentle weight of its integrity, a promise of a life lived with sincere heart.

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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

Peak Year

#25 in 1924

Total Births

349

First Recorded

1913

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