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.
Numerology
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
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