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Sakura

sah-KOO-rah

Sakura is a girl’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “From Japanese 桜 (sakura) meaning 'cherry blossom'. Cherry blossoms are a symbolic flower of the spring.”. It currently ranks #3001 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2012.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginJapanese

What Sakura Means

From Japanese 桜 (sakura) meaning 'cherry blossom'. Cherry blossoms are a symbolic flower of the spring.

The Story of Sakura

This name is the very essence of spring, a fleeting, breathtaking beauty that blooms for a season, a reminder of ephemeral joy for your daughter.

Sakura is the Japanese word for cherry blossom, a flower that symbolizes the transient beauty of life and the arrival of spring. The tradition of hanami, cherry blossom viewing, dates back centuries in Japan, a cherished cultural practice. The name gained wider international recognition in the late 20th century, bringing with it the delicate, yet profound, symbolism of this beloved bloom.

There is a lightness to 'Sakura,' a gentle whisper that feels like petals falling. When you imagine your daughter, does she possess a grace that seems to captivate everyone around her, a presence that brightens the room? This name is for a child whose spirit is as vibrant and delicate as the blossoming cherry tree. Writing 'Sakura' on her first photograph feels like capturing a moment of pure, delicate beauty, a promise of fleeting, exquisite joy.

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Numerology

3

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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#87 in 2012

Total Births

1,725

First Recorded

1970

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