Sakura

Sakura is the Japanese word for cherry blossom and is also used as a feminine given name. It can be written with the character 桜 or in hiragana as さくら, among other naming choices. The flower meaning connects the name with one of Japan’s most recognizable seasonal landscapes.

Cherry-blossom viewing, or hanami, centers on appreciating the flowering trees during their brief blooming season. That tradition gives Sakura associations with spring, shared celebration, and the passing of time, although these are cultural meanings around the blossom rather than separate dictionary translations. For parents choosing Sakura, the natural image is immediate and specific. Keeping the Japanese word and its seasonal setting in view provides a fuller story than simply treating it as another flower name in English.