| Meaning | cherry blossom |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Sa-ku-ra |
About Sakura
Delicate blossoms carried on spring breezes, the fleeting beauty of perfect moments captured in time—this name encapsulates the Japanese concept of appreciating ephemeral beauty. Sakura brings a touch of Eastern elegance to Western settings, offering cultural depth and natural imagery. The name has gained international recognition while retaining its distinctive character, making it accessible yet special. Three syllables create a rhythmic quality that's both playful and refined, working beautifully for a child and growing gracefully into adulthood. Sakura connects a daughter to nature's cycles and the appreciation of beauty in all its forms. The name stands out in class rosters and professional directories without being difficult to pronounce or spell, offering memorability that serves well throughout life.
Nicknames for Sakura
| Saki |
| Kura |
| Sakku |
| Saku |
Famous People Named Sakura
| Sakura Miyawaki | Japanese singer and member of the girl group AKB48 |
| Sakura Ando | Japanese actress known for her roles in various films |
| Sakura Tange | Japanese voice actress famous for voicing Sakura Kinomoto in "Cardcaptor Sakura" |
| Sakura Oda | Japanese singer and member of the idol group Morning Musume |
| Sakura Sena | Japanese AV idol and actress |
| Sakura Nogawa | Japanese voice actress and singer |
| Sakura Adachi | Japanese figure skater |
| Sakura Hingley | Australian Paralympic athlete |
| Sakura Kokumai | American karateka and Olympian |
| Sakura Yosozumi | Japanese skateboarder and Olympic gold medalist |
Characters Named Sakura
| Sakura Kinomoto | "Cardcaptor Sakura" |
| Sakura Haruno | "Naruto" |
| Sakura Matou | "Fate/stay night" |
| Sakura Ogami | "Danganronpa" |
| Sakura Shinguji | "Sakura Wars" |
| Sakura Oogami | "Danganronpa" |
| Sakura Mizrahi | "Xenosaga" video game series |
| Sakura Hagiwara | "Wanna Be the Strongest in the World!" |
| Sakura Amamiya | "Daitoshokan no Hitsujikai" |
| Sakura Yoshino | "Da Capo" visual novel series |
| Sakura Minamoto | "Zombieland Saga" |
| Sakura Matsumi | "The Pet Girl of Sakurasou" |
| Sakura Uryuu | "Tokyo Mew Mew" |
| Sakura Kyouko | "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" |
| Sakura Ichiko | "Binbougami ga!" |
| Sakura Igawa | "Triage X" |
| Sakura Inami | "Beyond the Boundary" |
| Sakura Mamiya | "Rin-ne" |
| Sakura Yamauchi | "A Silent Voice" |