Sakura
Meaning of Sakura
Sakura is a beautiful and feminine name for girls. It originates from Japan and is derived from the Japanese word for cherry blossom. In Japanese, Sakura is pronounced as sah-KOO-rah (/sa.ku.ɾa/). The name Sakura has gained popularity in recent years in the United States, with an increasing number of parents choosing it for their daughters. It has consistently ranked within the top 500 names, peaking at 17th place in 1999. The association with cherry blossoms adds a sense of delicate beauty and nature to the name Sakura, making it a charming choice for any little girl.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as sah-KOO-rah (/sa.ku.ɾa/)
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Notable People Named Sakura
| Sakura Miyawaki, also known as Sakura, is a Japanese singer and actress, currently a member of the South Korean girl group Le Sserafim and a former member of Iz*One, AKB48, and HKT48. |
| Sakura Ishimoto is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 2-dan. |
| Yasunori Sakurazawa, also known as Sakura, is a well-known Japanese musician who has been part of several successful bands and continues to perform with various musical projects. |
| Sakura Yosozumi is a Japanese professional skateboarder who won gold medals in women's park events at the Asian Games in 2018 and the Olympic Games in 2021. |
| Sakura Oda is a Japanese pop singer and dancer, known for her role as the Sub-Leader of the pop group Morning Musume. |
| Sakura Koiwai is a successful Japanese professional golfer with nine victories on the LPGA of Japan Tour. |
