National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
This minor planet was named after Japanese astronomer Saeko S. Hayashi (born 1958), associate professor at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, who works with the Subaru Telescope. Her research includes the formation processes of planetary systems. Saeko is also dedicated to the popularization of astronomy in Hawaii and Japan and is an active member of the International Astronomical Union. The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center 15 February 1995 .