Sakura is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “Cherry blossom; Japanese symbol of beauty and transience”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.
SAH-koo-rah
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 33% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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