Sable
Slavic via Old French · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Sable
The name Sable derives from the Old French word "sable," meaning the black fur of the sable marten, and ultimately traces to Slavic roots (Russian "sobol"), referring to both the animal and the color black in heraldry.
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Etymology
The name Sable derives from the Old French word "sable," meaning the black fur of the sable marten, and ultimately traces to Slavic roots (Russian "sobol"), referring to both the animal and the color black in heraldry. The name is primarily used in English-speaking Western cultures, particularly in modern times, with no significant historical religious association, though it gained some popularity in fantasy and modern fiction.
Sable currently ranks #2,717 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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