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Sara
Meaning: princess, noblewoman · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
The form of Sarah used in many languages, from Hebrew, 'princess, noblewoman'. In Genesis, Sarah is the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac.
Famous people named Sara
- Sara Bareilles (singer)
Nicknames
Sari
Variants & related names
Sarah, Sarai, Sára
Sara name art
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FAQ
What does the name Sara mean?
Sara means “princess, noblewoman”. It comes from Hebrew.
Is Sara a popular name?
Yes — Sara has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Sara?
Sari.
What are other forms of Sara?
Sarah, Sarai, Sára.
Similar names
Mary · Sarah · Jane · Rachel · Rebecca · Ruth
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.