Sara
Sara is a Christian girl name of Hebrew; also Arabic origin, meaning “Princess, noblewoman”.
| Meaning | Princess, noblewoman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew; also Arabic |
| Written as | שָׂרָה / سارة |
| Pronunciation | SAH-rah |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish, Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Sara
Sara is a form of Sarah, from Hebrew sarah, 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. In Genesis, Sarai is renamed Sarah when God promises that she will be the mother of nations, and she becomes the mother of Isaac in old age. The spelling Sara is standard in many European languages and in Arabic. In India it is sometimes linked to Sanskrit sara, 'essence', which is a separate word.
Is Sara a Christian name?
Sarah, wife of Abraham, is a matriarch in Judaism and Christianity, and is honoured in Islam as Abraham's wife, though not named in the Quran. This makes Sara one of the few names shared comfortably by all three Abrahamic faiths.
How popular is Sara?
Widely used across Europe, the Middle East, South Asia and the Americas.
Gifts with the name Sara
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Spellings and variants of Sara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sara mean?
Sara means 'Princess, noblewoman'. It is of Hebrew; also Arabic origin.
Is Sara a Christian name?
Sarah, wife of Abraham, is a matriarch in Judaism and Christianity, and is honoured in Islam as Abraham's wife, though not named in the Quran. This makes Sara one of the few names shared comfortably by all three Abrahamic faiths.
How do you pronounce Sara?
Sara is pronounced SAH-rah.
Is Sara a boy or girl name?
Sara is usually a girl name.