Sarah
Sarah is a Muslim girl name of Hebrew, Arabic form origin, meaning “Princess, noble lady”.
| Meaning | Princess, noble lady |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, Arabic form |
| Written as | سارة |
| Pronunciation | SAH-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Sarah
Sarah was the wife of the Prophet Ibrahim and the mother of the Prophet Ishaq. The name is Hebrew in origin and means princess, and in Arabic it is written سارة. The final h is simply a common choice in English spelling. Because Muslims, Christians and Jews all honour her, the name feels at home almost everywhere, and it is easy to pronounce in any language.
Is Sarah a Muslim name?
Sarah is not named in the Quran, but the glad tidings given to her appear there: 'Then We gave her good tidings of Isaac, and after Isaac, Jacob' (Quran 11:71). Muslims give the name to honour the wife of the Prophet Ibrahim.
How popular is Sarah?
Muslim families all over the world choose it.
Gifts with the name Sarah
- Sarah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Sarah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Sarah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sarah mean?
Sarah means 'Princess, noble lady'. It is of Hebrew, Arabic form origin.
Is Sarah a Muslim name?
Sarah is not named in the Quran, but the glad tidings given to her appear there: 'Then We gave her good tidings of Isaac, and after Isaac, Jacob' (Quran 11:71). Muslims give the name to honour the wife of the Prophet Ibrahim.
How do you pronounce Sarah?
Sarah is pronounced SAH-rah.
Is Sarah a boy or girl name?
Sarah is usually a girl name.