Sarah
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sarah
Sarah derives from the Hebrew name שָׂרָה (Śāră), meaning "princess" or "noblewoman," from the root śar meaning "to rule" or "prince." The name is primarily used in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, most notably as the wife of Abraham in the Hebrew Bible and Quran, making it one of the oldest and most significant names across Abrahamic religions.
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Etymology
Sarah derives from the Hebrew name שָׂרָה (Śāră), meaning "princess" or "noblewoman," from the root śar meaning "to rule" or "prince." The name is primarily used in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, most notably as the wife of Abraham in the Hebrew Bible and Quran, making it one of the oldest and most significant names across Abrahamic religions.
Sarah currently ranks #90 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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