Sakurai

Surname
Meaning
Japanese surname meaning 'cherry blossom well', combining sakura (cherry blossom) and i (well). It evokes the image of a well near blooming cherry trees, a symbol of beauty in Japan.
Origin
Japanese
Nationality
Japanese
Letters
7
Popularity
#84
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Migration History

This surname is most common in Japan and also appears in Japanese diaspora communities in Brazil, the United States, Peru, and other countries.

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