What Does the Name Sakura Mean?

Sakura is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning “cherry blossom.”

Updated June 2026

Name	Sakura
Gender	female
Origin	Japanese
Meaning	cherry blossom
Variants	Sakurako, Sakuya
Popularity	A common and well-liked name in Japan; outside Japan it is recognized largely through anime and manga but rarely used as a given name.

The meaning and origin of Sakura

The name Sakura means “cherry blossom” and has Japanese origins. From Japanese sakura, the cherry blossom that is a national symbol of Japan, often written 桜. It is a popular and poetic given name evoking spring and transient beauty, and is internationally familiar through Japanese pop culture.

Variants and related names

Sakura is related to several other names you may recognize: Sakurako, Sakuya. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Sakura?

A common and well-liked name in Japan; outside Japan it is recognized largely through anime and manga but rarely used as a given name.

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