Sahara
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Sahara
The given name 'Sahara' means "desert" in Arabic, derived from the Arabic word *ṣaḥrāʾ* (صحراء), which literally translates to "desert" or "wilderness." It is used primarily in Arabic-speaking and Muslim cultures, with notable historical context as the name of the vast Sahara Desert in North Africa, though as a personal name it is rare and often chosen for its evocative, natural imagery.
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Etymology
The given name 'Sahara' means "desert" in Arabic, derived from the Arabic word *ṣaḥrāʾ* (صحراء), which literally translates to "desert" or "wilderness." It is used primarily in Arabic-speaking and Muslim cultures, with notable historical context as the name of the vast Sahara Desert in North Africa, though as a personal name it is rare and often chosen for its evocative, natural imagery.
Sahara currently ranks #1,978 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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