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Sakura

/sa-KOO-ra/

Cherry blossom

What does Sakura mean?

Sakura means cherry blossom — the most iconic flower in Japan + a soft, beautiful name.

Origin

Religious / cultural tradition

Buddhist, Shinto

Variations

Sakura

Nicknames

Saku

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Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.