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At a Glance: Name: 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) – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: SAHT-soo-kee
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
Phonetic: SAHT-soo-kee IPA: /ˈsɑːtsʊki/
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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2022.
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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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