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桜

さくら

サクラ

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Sakura: Japanese Name Meaning

Meaning: Cherry Blossom

桜

sakura

cherry blossom, cherry tree

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All Readings

Kanji

桜

Hiragana

さくら

Katakana

サクラ

Romaji

Sakura

Cultural Significance

Sakura is perhaps Japan's most iconic name, synonymous with the ephemeral beauty that defines the Japanese aesthetic. Cherry blossoms (sakura) symbolize the beauty and impermanence of life.

Kanji Character Details

桜

Character 1: 桜

読み: sakura

Meaning: cherry blossom, cherry tree

Together with the rest of the name Sakura, 桜 emphasizes “cherry blossom, cherry tree” in the usual interpretation.

Gender Usage

95%

Female usage

5%

Male usage

Female

Typical classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sakura mean in Japanese?›

Sakura (桜) means "Cherry Blossom" in Japanese. The name is read さくら in hiragana.

Is Sakura a boy or girl name?›

Sakura is traditionally a girl's name in Japan, classified as a female Japanese name.

How do you write Sakura in kanji?›

Sakura is typically written 桜 (さくら). Alternative kanji variants include 咲良, 咲桜.

How do you pronounce Sakura?›

Sakura is pronounced さくら in hiragana (サクラ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Sakura.

Writing Variants

Sakura can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:

桜(primary)

咲良(variant)

咲桜(variant)

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Aoi

あおい

Hollyhock, Blue

葵 = hollyhock flower, blue

Rin

りん

Dignified, Brisk Cold

凛 = dignified, cold, bracing

Nami

なみ

Wave

波 = wave, billow

Hana

はな

Flower, Blossom

花 = flower, blossom