Saabira
Saabira is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Patient, enduring woman”.
| Meaning | Patient, enduring woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | صابرة |
| Pronunciation | SAA-bi-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | India, Pakistan, South Africa, Central Asia |
Meaning and origin of Saabira
Saabira is the feminine of Sabir, meaning patient, written with a doubled 'a' for the long vowel. Its root speaks of patience and endurance. The name honours sabr, the quality of standing firm through difficulty and of staying obedient to God even when life is hard. It is found among Muslims in South Asia as well as in the southern and eastern parts of Africa, and it has a calm, dignified sound.
Is Saabira a Muslim name?
Saabira is a Muslim name for a patient, steadfast woman, echoing the Quran's promise: 'Give good tidings to the patient' (Quran 2:155).
How popular is Saabira?
Pakistani, Indian and African Muslim families use it, and Central Asians write it Sobira.
Gifts with the name Saabira
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Spellings and variants of Saabira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saabira mean?
Saabira means 'Patient, enduring woman'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Saabira a Muslim name?
Saabira is a Muslim name for a patient, steadfast woman, echoing the Quran's promise: 'Give good tidings to the patient' (Quran 2:155).
How do you pronounce Saabira?
Saabira is pronounced SAA-bi-rah.
Is Saabira a boy or girl name?
Saabira is usually a girl name.