Satsuki Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning

The fifth month (May) in the old Japanese lunar calendar, tied to the early rice-planting season

Origin

Japanese (from the old lunar-calendar name for the fifth month)

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

SAHT-soo-keeListen

Satsuki is a Japanese name drawn from the old lunar-calendar term for the fifth month, corresponding to May, a season historically tied to early rice planting. Rather than describing a person or trait, it marks a specific point in the agricultural year. For parents drawn to a name with that kind of seasonal, rooted meaning, Satsuki offers something concrete and particular.

Meaning & Origin of Satsuki

Meaning: The fifth month (May) in the old Japanese lunar calendar, tied to the early rice-planting season.

Origin: Japanese (from the old lunar-calendar name for the fifth month).

How to Pronounce Satsuki

Popularity of Satsuki

U.S. Social Security records for Satsuki run from 1915 to 2022, and the name has stayed rare throughout: it peaked at rank #3556 in 1920 with 9 babies given the name, and by 2022 it ranked #11085, again with 9 babies recorded.

Names Like Satsuki

These names have followed a similar path to Satsuki in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Amarylis
• Winnona
• Vyolet
• Cletus
• Aiken
• Beryl

FAQ

What does the name Satsuki mean?

The fifth month (May) in the old Japanese lunar calendar, tied to the early rice-planting season.

How do you pronounce Satsuki?

Satsuki is pronounced SAHT-soo-kee (IPA: /ˈsɑːtsʊki/).

Is Satsuki a popular name right now?

Satsuki peaked at #3556 in 1920 and is ranked #11085 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2022.)

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