Japanese names that mean cherry blossom
Japanese names written with 桜, the cherry blossom: Sakura, Mio, Rio and more, and what the blossom means in Japan.
桜 sakura, ō: cherry blossomA symbol of springMostly girls
Sakura (桜) is probably the best-known Japanese name abroad, and it remains a favourite in Japan. The cherry blossom stands for spring, new beginnings and beauty that does not last, since the blossoms fall within days of opening.
桜 also hides inside other names, where it is read ō or o: Mio (美桜), Rio (莉桜) and Mao (舞桜) all carry the blossom. Parents choose it especially for spring babies, and it is almost always given to girls.
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The kanji behind cherry blossom names
| Kanji | Readings | Meaning | In names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 桜 | さくら, おう, よう | cherry blossom | 17 ranked names |
Popular names with a cherry blossom kanji
Spellings that have made Japan's yearly baby name rankings, most popular first.
Cherry blossom names of real people
Given names with a cherry blossom kanji carried by notable Japanese people. The number shows how many notable people share each one.
桜空
Ōsuke桜 cherry blossom + 空 sky
Boy1 personMore cherry blossom names
Rarer spellings found in Japanese name records. In each one the cherry blossom kanji keeps its own reading, so the meaning is really there, not just the sound.
Last names with a cherry blossom meaning
Questions
Is Sakura a common name in Japan?
Yes. Sakura has ranked among popular girls' names for decades, written 桜, さくら or 咲良.
Can boys be named Sakura?
It is rare. 桜 is used almost only in girls' names.