Hebrew · Girl name
Sarah
“lady, princess”
About the name Sarah
Sarah comes from the Hebrew word sarah, meaning lady or princess. In the Book of Genesis, she is the wife of Abraham, originally named Sarai, and God gives her the new name Sarah when promising that she will become the mother of nations. She laughs at the news that she will bear a son in old age, and the child is named Isaac, meaning he laughs. She is honored in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The French actress Sarah Bernhardt was among the most celebrated stage performers of her era.
- Meaning
- lady, princess
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SAIR-ah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Sarah
- Sarah Elizabeth
- Sarah Jane
- Sarah Louise
- Sarah Grace
- Sarah Anne
Questions about Sarah
- What does Sarah mean?
- Sarah is a Hebrew name meaning "lady, princess".
- How do you pronounce Sarah?
- Sarah is pronounced SAIR-ah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Sarah?
- Variants of Sarah include Sara, Sarai, Sarra.
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