Meaning
princess, noblewoman
Origin
Sara is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 21 countries (AT, CO, CZ, DJ, DZ, EE, EG, ES, GT, HU, IQ, IR, IT, JO, LU, MA, PT, SA, TN, TR, US).
Style
- traditional
- elegant
- classic
- feminine
- international
- religious
Famous people named Sara
- Sârâ bint al-Husayn
- Sara bint Asad (mother of Muhammad)
- Sara bint Ashab
- Sârä, a prominent figure in Berber mythology
- Sârâ bint al-Hasan
- Sita (Rama's wife)
Variations
Sari, Sare, Saraa, Zahra, Sariya, Sarah, Zara, Sara (Arabic-influenced adaptation), Zahra (related to Arabic 'zahr', meaning 'flower'), Sary, Saraiva, Sareh
Nicknames
Sally
Popularity
Sara appears in 21 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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