What Does the Name Sakura Mean
The name Sakura comes from Japanese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Sakura below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Sakura Name Meaning
JapaneseFrom Japanese 桜 (sakura) meaning "cherry blossom", though it is often written さくら using the hiragana writing system. It can also come from 咲 (saku) meaning "blossom" and 良 (ra) meaning "good, virtuous,...
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What does the name Sakura mean?
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Is Sakura a boy or girl name?
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