Sarah
princess
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- United States
- Pronunciation
- SAIR-uh
- Popularity
- stable
Common nicknames
SadieSally
About the name Sarah
Sarah is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United States.
Sarah has been in the US top 100 for girls continuously since records began. Wife of Abraham and matriarch of the Jewish people, Sarah is significant in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Sadie began as a nickname for Sarah and is now more popular than Sarah itself in some years — parents shortlist both.
Popularity trend: Sarah has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Sarah
- What does the name Sarah mean?
- Sarah means "princess". It's a girl name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United States.
- Where does the name Sarah come from?
- Sarah originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Sarah a boy or girl name?
- Sarah is a girl name.