Saharah
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Saharah
Saharah is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic word "sahara," meaning "desert" or "blooming flower," with roots in Semitic languages.
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Etymology
Saharah is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic word "sahara," meaning "desert" or "blooming flower," with roots in Semitic languages. The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority cultures, though it has gained international recognition and is also used across various Western cultures and religions in modern times.
Saharah currently ranks #17,327 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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