Sadako
Fact sheet
- Name
- Sadako
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The first name Sadako is a female name that means 'pure child.' It is composed of the Japanese word sada (貞) for 'purity' or 'innocence' and ko (子) for 'child.' As with many Japanese names, various kanji combinations and meanings may also exist.
What does the name Sadako mean?
Sadako is a female first name that means 'pure child.' It originates from Japanese, where sada (貞) stands for 'purity' or 'innocence' and ko (子) means 'child.' Additionally, there are alternative kanji combinations with different meanings.
Where does the name Sadako come from?
The name Sadako has Japanese roots and means 'pure child.' It is made up of the Japanese words sada (貞) for 'purity, modesty, innocence' and ko (子) for 'child.' The language is Japanese, and kanji are used.
How do you pronounce Sadako?
Sa-da-ko
Popularity
Sadako is a rather rare name in Germany, having not appeared in German name popularity lists so far. Its best ranking was 2,552nd place in the US name charts in 1930. Between 1930 and 2024, Sadako was used as a first name in the USA about 50 times, earning it 7,949th place. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Worldwide, Sadako is also not very common.
Famous people
- Sadako Kurihara (Japanese poet)
- Sadako Pointer (American singer)
- Sadako Sasaki (victim of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki)
- Sadako Yamamura (main character in the horror film 'Ring')
Frequently asked questions about the name Sadako
What does the name Sadako mean?
Sadako means 'pure child' and is composed of the Japanese words for 'purity' and 'child.'
Where does the name Sadako come from?
Sadako has Japanese roots and is embedded in the Japanese language, where kanji are used.
How popular is the name Sadako?
Sadako is a traditional Japanese name, but it is less common outside of Japan.