Saba
Saba is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Gentle morning breeze”.
| Meaning | Gentle morning breeze |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | صبا |
| Pronunciation | SAH-bah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iran, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Saba
Saba usually stands for the Arabic saba, the soft easterly breeze of the morning, a favourite image in Arabic, Persian and Urdu poetry. Many families also connect it with Saba', or Sheba, the land whose queen appears in the Quranic account of Sulayman. In Arabic spelling, however, that is a different word. The name is well loved in Pakistan, Iran and Turkey.
Is Saba a Muslim name?
Muslim parents love Saba both for its gentle morning breeze and for its echo of Saba' (Sheba), which gives its name to a chapter of the Quran.
How popular is Saba?
Pakistan, India, Iran and Turkey all have many girls named Saba.
Gifts with the name Saba
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Saba
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saba mean?
Saba means 'Gentle morning breeze'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Saba a Muslim name?
Muslim parents love Saba both for its gentle morning breeze and for its echo of Saba' (Sheba), which gives its name to a chapter of the Quran.
How do you pronounce Saba?
Saba is pronounced SAH-bah.
Is Saba a boy or girl name?
Saba is usually a girl name.