Origin and Meaning of Sarah

Princess / Noblewoman

Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew name 'שָׂרָה' (Sarah), which means 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. In the Bible, Sarah is the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac.

• Sarah is a prominent name in Judeo-Christian traditions, often associated with the biblical matriarch Sarah, who is considered a symbol of faithfulness and maternal virtue.
• The name Sarah has variations and cognates in multiple cultures, such as Sara (Spanish and Italian), Zahra (Arabic), and Sára (Hungarian).
• Notable bearers of the name include Sarah Jessica Parker, the actress known for her role in 'Sex and the City', and Sarah Palin, the American politician and former Governor of Alaska.
• Sarah has remained a consistently popular name across many generations, often appearing in the top 10 names for girls in various countries, especially in the United States from the 1980s through the early 2000s.
• Related names include Saran, Sarai, and Seraphina, providing a wealth of options for parents looking for variations on the classic name.