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Sarah

Sarah is a girl’s name with Hebrew origins meaning “princess.” This name features throughout history including within the Jewish Bible. Sarah is known to the Jewish community as the wife of Abraham—or the father of Judaism—and the mother of the Hebrew people. A truly timeless classic, Sarah is still widely used around the world in many different cultures, particularly in Europe. With such a wide range of cultural variations, Sarah is a name that any child can make their own.
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Meaning

Princess

Popularity

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Pronunciation

SAIR-uh

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Traits

  • Kind-hearted
  • Graceful
  • Sophisticated
  • Empathetic

Compatibility

Sarah pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings, such as Emily or Michael. It also makes a lovely middle name choice for longer first names. Culturally, Sarah fits well in both traditional and modern settings, making it a versatile choice for parents seeking a name with timeless appeal.

Kind-hearted Graceful Sophisticated Empathetic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Sarah Polley

Sarah Polley

Actor

Born: January 8, 1979 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Portrait of Sarah Shahi

Sarah Shahi

Actress

Born: January 10, 1980 · Euless, Texas, USA

Portrait of Sarah Palin

Sarah Palin

Politician

Born: February 11, 1964 · Sandpoint, Idaho, USA

Portrait of Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Actress

Born: March 25, 1965 · Nelsonville, Ohio, USA

Portrait of Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Actress

Born: April 14, 1977 · New York City, New York, USA

Portrait of Sarah Brightman

Sarah Brightman

Singer, Actress

Born: August 14, 1960 · Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Sarah Original form
  • Sara Common variation
  • Zahra Arabic variant
  • Sarra French variant
  • Сара Cyrillic
  • Arabic
  • Hebrew
  • Devanagari
  • Korean
  • Japanese

Cultural Adaptations

  • سارة (Sarah) Arabic
  • שרה (Sarah) Hebrew
  • सारा (Sara) Devanagari
  • 사라 (Sara) Korean
  • サラ (Sara) Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sarah

What does Sarah mean?
Princess
What is the origin of Sarah?
Sarah has Hebrew origins.
Is Sarah popular?
Sarah has been viewed 153 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Sarah?
Similar names include Pedro, Nina, Ethan, Djuma, Nana.
How do you pronounce Sarah?
Sarah is pronounced SAIR-uh.

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