Sakura

Meaning

Cherry blossom / Spring vitality

The name Sakura carries the meaning “Cherry blossom / Spring vitality”. It comes from Japanese.

Name Details

Gender

Girl

Origin

Japanese

Language

Japanese

Religion / Tradition

Cross-cultural

Name Type

Nature-Inspired

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Cherry blossom / Spring vitality

Gender Girl

Origin Japanese

Language Japanese

Religion / Tradition Cross-cultural

Name Type Nature-Inspired

Popularity Popular

Questions About Sakura

What does the name Sakura mean?

The name Sakura carries the meaning “Cherry blossom / Spring vitality”. It comes from Japanese.

Is Sakura a boy’s or girl’s name?

Sakura is recorded here as a girl’s name and is most often given in families across several traditions.

What is the origin of Sakura?

The origin recorded for Sakura is Japanese.

How popular is Sakura?

TotsName rates Sakura as popular. It begins with the letter S.

Can Sakura determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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