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Girl Name

Sadako

"Pure or chaste, derived from Japanese kanji for pure and child. A name evoking virtue and innocence."

About the Name Sadako

Meaning

Pure or chaste, derived from Japanese kanji for pure and child. A name evoking virtue and innocence.

Origin

Japanese

Gender

Girl

First Letter

S

Sadako is a girl name of Japanese origin. The name means "Pure or chaste, derived from Japanese kanji for pure and child. A name evoking virtue and innocence." and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with S or explore other Japanese names.

Popularity Over Time

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Sadako

  • SS Sadako Sasaki (WWII victim, paper cranes)
  • SY Sadako Yamamura (Ring fictional character)

Names Similar to Sadako

Sakura

Girl

Cherry blossom. Japanese name symbolizing beauty, renewal, and the transience of life.

Sachiko

Girl

Felicitous child. Combines characters suggesting luck and wisdom.

Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
6
Starts with
S
Origin
Japanese

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