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Sabeha

Quick answerSabeha is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "sabaha," meaning "to swim" or more commonly interpreted as "morning" or "dawn," symbolizing brightness and new beginnings.

Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,537
TrendVintage
Peak year1981
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureArab
ReligionIslam
Numerology9 Chaldean 8
Global rank#2,537

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Sabeha

Sabeha is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "sabaha," meaning "to swim" or more commonly interpreted as "morning" or "dawn," symbolizing brightness and new beginnings.

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Etymology

Sabeha is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "sabaha," meaning "to swim" or more commonly interpreted as "morning" or "dawn," symbolizing brightness and new beginnings. The name is used primarily in Arab and Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Arabic-speaking communities across the Middle East and North Africa, with historical usage documented among Muslim families since medieval times.

Sabeha currently ranks #2,537 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.

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