Saku Name Meaning & Origin
/SAH-koo/Saku is most likely a name of Japanese origin.
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Name Origin
The name 'Saku' is of Japanese origin, where it can be a given name or part of a place name. In Finnish, 'Saku' is a male given name derived from 'Sakari,' which is related to the biblical 'Zacharias.' The name is used in Finland and Estonia as well, often as a male name. The Japanese usage is more common as a unisex name or part of a surname or place name.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Japanese (Yamato Japanese) 85% -
Finnish (Finnish) 10% -
Estonian (Estonian) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Saku
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Saku
Famous individuals named Saku include Saku Koivu, a renowned Finnish ice hockey player; Saku Mantere, a Finnish footballer; and Saku Puhakainen, a Finnish musician.
Popularity Trend
In 2011, 5 boys in the US were named Saku.
Growth of the name Saku in the US (SSA Data):
Saku Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 7
People with this name tend to be: Analytical, intellectual and spiritual.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.