Sakura is Japanese for cherry-blossom, and also a common first name in Japan.
Cherry blossoms, or "sakura," hold significant cultural and symbolic importance in Japan. They symbolize the transient nature of life and the beauty of impermanence, marking the arrival of spring and representing renewal and hope. Cherished for centuries, cherry blossoms are integral to Japanese traditions such as hanami (flower viewing), embodying national identity through art, literature, and their depiction in national symbols.