Sahra
Arabic/Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sahra
Sahra is the Arabic form of Sarah, derived from the Hebrew root meaning "princess" or "noblewoman," stemming from the word שָׂרָה (sarah).
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Etymology
Sahra is the Arabic form of Sarah, derived from the Hebrew root meaning "princess" or "noblewoman," stemming from the word שָׂרָה (sarah). The name is used across Islamic, Jewish, and Christian cultures, with particular prominence in Muslim-majority regions and among Arabic-speaking communities; it has biblical significance as the name of Abraham's wife in the Torah, Bible, and Quran.
Sahra currently ranks #7,437 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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