桜
sakura
cherry blossom
Japanese Names
10
Strokes
水
Five Elements
木
Radical
female
Gender
Detailed Meaning
桜 is the cherry blossom — Japan’s national flower and the ultimate symbol of ephemeral beauty, renewal, and the joy of spring. As a name it conveys delicate loveliness and a spirit that brightens the world around it. 桜 (Sakura) is one of Japan’s most iconic and recognisable girls’ names.